Legends & Folklore

Folk remedies, also known as traditional, indigenous or folk medicine, are the healing techniques prescribed by the traditions that have grown up within a particular region or culture. Depending...

Although contemporary physicians consider many medieval practices obsolete, alternative healers and a number of medical doctors view herbal healing as viable treatment. According to Mostly...

There is a well-known adage that exists among those who believe in the practices of self healing and alternative health. It states, "health exists when body, mind and spirit work in harmony." This...

Topaz has had many magical and healing properties attributed to it through the centuries, including pumping up courage, easing depression and opening one's inner awareness of self and the...

Rose quartz is a semi-precious stone that occurs in various rosy shades ranging from the palest pink to near red. It gets its color from varying amounts of manganese, iron or titanium. Rose quartz...

Gemstones are earth's treasures, packed with energy. They carry with them a variety of metaphysical properties that have been widely used for thousands of years. They can be used for healing,...

For those who believe in the healing powers of spells for themselves or others, there are many from which to choose. They can be quite simple to cast and vary in length of time that they take to...

Healing with crystal is a New Age practice associated with balancing the chakras. Crystal healing is based on theories about energy, which emits from different colors of crystals. Anyone can...

Astragalus, also called huang qi, is a traditional Chinese herb used for thousands of years to treat physical, mental and emotional stress. With healing properties and action on various serious...

The use of magnets for healing has been recorded as far back as 3000 B.C., according to the Magnetic Therapy Council. Documents have been produced that show Cleopatra slept with a magnetic...