https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/166d47501c017fc6aa483a96d3b1306f.png f96af52c7a509fb69056fb5d3ef008f9 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/a3bbf392104d945791f8573abc77e498.png b5bd8bf9b93f8e746828c2de7c780ec6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Modern Belief in Folk Healing Subject The topic of the resource Contemporary practices of alternative medicine and folk healing Description An account of the resource Curanderas are still part of the community, and belief in it is strong. With younger practitioners, the focus is less on piety, but on healing from within and connecting to the world around them. It’s not about the European influence of the culture, but the indigenous one. There is emphasis on natural remedies and inserting human emotion into one’s work. Tradition continues because superstition holds; it doesn’t only live through secondhand accounts in an academic journal. This is present with contemporary brujas, who practice to stay rooted in their culture and to be mindful of their impact on others. It shows with the strong belief people still hold for witchcraft despite medical advancements or immigration. The items in this collection exhibit two methods in disseminating knowledge on folk culture. The paper from the UT Folklore Center is grouped with multiple student papers on folk healing practices throughout Texas — used as a method to store the interviews with practitioners and research conducted by the University. Artemisa's zine presents a primary source from a practitioner. Her artwork does not give much factual information as the research paper, but it offers insight into folk healing in practice. The paper gives context to the traditions in practice. Language A language of the resource English and Spanish Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Zine and artwork Research papers Books Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Benson Latin American Collection Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This electronic resource is made available by the University of Texas Libraries solely for the purposes of research, teaching and private study. This material is made available for education and research purposes only. The creator of this exhibit does not own the rights for these items; it cannot grant or deny permission to use this material. Copyright law protects unpublished as well as published materials. It is your responsibility to determine the rights status and secure whatever permission may be needed for the use of any item. Due to the nature of archival collections, rights information may be incomplete or out of date. We welcome updates or corrections. Upon request, we'll remove material from public view while we address a rights issue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rebecca Artemisa UT Folklore Center Archives (1928-1981) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 and 2016 Type The nature or genre of the resource Research Cultural art Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Late 20th century to early 21st century Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Benson Latin American Collection Rebecca Artemisa Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Relation A related resource Artemisa, Rebecca. An illustrated zine, 2016. Box 2, Folder 3, U.S. Latinx Zine and Graphic Novel Collection, 1984-2019. LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, University of Texas at Austin. Number 12 Folk Medicine (1973). Box 2.325/J108, UT Folklore Center Archives (1928-1981). Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Prickley Pear – To relieve swollen bruises, toothache, or relieve the pain of infection, the fleshy part of this plant was scraped out. It was then mixed with salt and packed into a closely woven cloth and heated in a pan of hot water. When well heated, the pack would be applied to the area. It would cause the flesh to draw up and excrete the infection. Mesquite – The hard seed pods of this plant were ground in a wooden mortar. After it was ground to make a fine powder, a little bit of water was added to it. Then, the "dough" was formed into little cakes and baked in the sun. These cakes were nutritious snacks which were used by people traveling a long distance. Sometimes, the leaves were brewed into a tea, used for curing headaches. Cotton – The bark of the cotton root was gathered in the early fall. The roots were washed in water, and the bark was removed and dried. A decoction of these roots was thought to ease labor in childbirth. Mistletoe – A tea made from the leaves of this plant was also used in assisting a woman in childbirth. It was also believed that when the tea was taken in large doses, it would cause contraction in the uterus and could cause abortion. Pinon – This plant was one of the most important edible plants in the Southwest U.S. and northern Mexico. The nuts which appear inside the pone cones are collected in the late fall. Then an antiseptic dusting powder was prepared by drying and the pulverizing the resinous gas. Plantain – The leaves of this plant were heated and applied in a wet dressing for wounds. The leaves were also useful in combating the poisonous venom of snake bites. The seeds of this plant were chews as a remedy for worms. Gentian – The roots of this plant were steeped in hot water, and the resulting liquid applied to aching backs. The leaves of the plant were used in a rea, useful as a digestive tonic. Sunflower – The root of the sunflower was mashed between stone and used in a wet dressing for drawing blisters. The leaves were brewed into a tea and used to bring down a fever. Yarrow – For burns, the entire plant was ground and steeped in cold water. The liquid would bring about a cooling sensation and acted more as relief for the burn than a curative. The dried leave and tops of the plants were boiled in a tea and would promote menstruation. Juniper – The berries of the juniper were given to women following childbirth. It would relax the muscles and stop post-partum hemorrhage. Catnip – A tea made of the catnip leaves were used for infantile colic. A popular domestic remedy, catnip was also used to induce sweating to cure colds. The plant was also believed to have a somewhat stimulant effect. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Typescript paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Research paper on Curanderismo Subject The topic of the resource Folk culture Description An account of the resource Excerpt of undergraduate research paper detailing curandera practices in Central Texas, including commonly used plants and herbs. Coming from the UT Folklore Center, this paper is groups with multiple other research papers on folk healing practices across Texas and the rest of the United States. These works give context and knowledge through interviews and original research conducted by UT students Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Late 20th century Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Typescript paper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available UT Folklore Center Archives, ca. 1928-1981, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource UT Folklore Center Archives, ca. 1928-1981, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Type The nature or genre of the resource Undergraduate research paper