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The baladi curative system of Cairo, Egypt
1Department of Anthropology/Honors Program, University of Houston-University Park.
Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Baladi traditional healing practices emphasize restoring bodily balance through everyday narratives. These cultural systems view the body as dynamic, guiding curative actions for common ailments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Anthropology
- Cultural Studies
- Folk Medicine
Background:
- The article examines the symbolic structure of traditional Baladi cultural systems.
- Focuses on Baladi curative actions as depicted in everyday narratives.
- Illness narratives offer insights into Baladi healing principles.
Observation:
- The Baladi system views the body as a dynamic entity, allowing movement of internal and external elements.
- Restorative balance is a key principle in Baladi curative practices.
- Cultural oppositions like insider/outsider and home remedy/cosmopolitan medicine are analyzed.
Findings:
- Baladi cures aim to restore the body's normal balance and function.
- Detailed narratives illustrate treatments for childhood illness and fertility issues.
- These themes influence social and medical judgments regarding appropriate actions and event explanations.
Implications:
- Understanding Baladi healing provides a cultural lens on health and wellness.
- Highlights the interplay between cultural beliefs and medical practices.
- Offers insights into how traditional systems address illness and maintain well-being.
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