+**Folk Medicine** refers to the traditional healing practices and knowledge of a community, often passed down orally through generations. These practices utilize local plants, minerals, and spiritual beliefs to prevent and treat illness, forming a significant part of a culture's [Herbalism](/wiki/herbalism) and [Healing](/wiki/healing) traditions. It represents a vital, often holistic, approach to well-being, existing alongside or predating modern medical science.
+## See also
+- [Traditional Medicine](/wiki/traditional_medicine)
+- [Alternative Medicine](/wiki/alternative_medicine)
+- [Ethnobotany](/wiki/ethnobotany)
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