The practice of curanderismo or Mexican American folk medicine is part of a historically and culturally important health care system deeply rooted in native Mexican healing techniques. This is the first book to describe the practice from an insider's point of view, based on the authors' three-year apprenticeships with curanderos (healers). An indispensable resource. 11 photos. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.