Publisher's Synopsis
Many modern medical practices began as old wives' tales or folk remedies, and this book investigates a multicultural variety of age-old remedies often dismissed by 20th century Western medicine as harmful or foolish.
About the Publisher
Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.
