Such folk remedies, however, varied in effectiveness and were not without risk.

He has tried holding his breath, drinking ice water and making himself vomit, all folk remedies for the spasms.

Yuhwang ori has been eaten in folk remedies since very long times ago.

It was an herberia, or herb shop, where folk remedies are sold.

Without access to medical treatment, Mania and her husband resorted to folk remedies.

Learning about their folk remedies, watchin' how they dealt with sickness and injuries.

"An old folk remedy used to be to burn sage," she said.

A variety of traditional folk remedies and rituals claim to be able to remove warts.

Women of some cultures may turn to traditional or "folk" remedies before seeking treatment from a physician.

Such folk remedies, however, varied in effectiveness and were not without the risk of adverse effects.