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-The appeal of folk medicine is built upon the spirit of the people and our dependence on magic and mysticism. (35)

-Two common beliefs are that kings can cure tuberculosis with a touch of their hand, and that through plowing one's field in the shape of an oval or horseshoe, diseases will be prevented from entering the home. (36)

-Many people believe that through buying protecting belts and anti-cholera charms or bags, one can dispel the illness from the body. (37)

-Some people use ginger or Chinese herbal medicines to prevent bad breath (38) and some use metal tractors to prevent nausea and headaches. (39)