Folk Medicine Collection

Aztec folk healer, shaman practising spiritual cleansing, Zocalo, Plaza de la Constitucion, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

In a Russian Banya, 1916. Artist: Tikhov, Vitali Gavrilovich (1876-1939)
In a Russian Banya, 1916. From a private collection

The Turkish Bath. Artist: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
The Turkish Bath. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

In the Tepidarium. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
In the Tepidarium. Found in the collection of Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool

A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Private Collection

Bathhouse Scene, 16th century. Creator: Anonymous
Bathhouse Scene, 16th century. Private Collection

The Roman Baths, ca 1735. Creator: Joli, Antonio (1700-1777)
The Roman Baths, ca 1735. Private Collection

The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Marine Bath House, 1907. Found in the collection of Thielska Galleriet, Stockholm

A Bathhouse. From Facta et dicta memorabilia by Valerius Maximus, ca 1470. Found in the collection of Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Medicinal herbs and traditional medicine for sale in the Belen Market, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru, South America

Harun al-Rashid and the inside a hammam (From a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami), c. 1495. Found in the collection of British Library

Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Artist: Le Barbier, Jean-Jacques-Francois (1738-1826)
Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Private Collection

The Baths of Pompeii, 1861. Artist: Morelli, Domenico (1826-1901)
The Baths of Pompeii, 1861. Found in the collection of Fondazione Balzan, Milano

Tree in blooming muscatel sage field, (Salvia sclarea) at dawn, Valensole, Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Provence, Southern France, France

Tree in blooming muscatel sage and lavendar field, (Salvia sclarea), Valensole, Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Provence, Southern France, France

Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (top left), midland hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata (top right), rowan, mountain-ash, Sorbus aucuparia (bottem left), common medlar, Mespilus germanica (bottem right)

Cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias (left), castor-oil-plant, castor bean, Ricinus communis (right)

Terra Sigillata medicinal clay tablet from Lemnos (clay)
3849440 Terra Sigillata medicinal clay tablet from Lemnos (clay) by Greek School; Wellcome Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

A Russian bathhouse. Les peuples de la Russie ou description des moeurs by Charles de Rechberg, 1811-1812. Private Collection

In the Tepidarium, 1913. Creator: Godward, John William
In the Tepidarium, 1913. Private Collection

Pondweed medicinal plant against wounds and ulcers
Antique Copper Plate Published 1798-1810 by James Sowerby, London for " English Botany"

A shop in Lhasa, Tibet, advertising Yartsa Gunbu - the caterpillar fungus
China, Tibet, Lhasa, A shop advertising Yartsa Gunbu Ophiocordyceps sinensis the caterpillar fungus considered an aphrodisiac and a cure-all for any ailment in both traditional Chinese

Massage, hammam scene, 1883. Creator: Debat-Ponsan, Edouard (1847-1913)
Massage, hammam scene, 1883. Found in the Collection of Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Public Baths in Moscow, Early 1920s. Creator: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Public Baths in Moscow, Early 1920s. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Girls from Dalarna Having a Bath, 1906. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Small Bather, or The Interior of the Harem, 1828. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Russian bathhouse, 1811. Artist: Korneev (Karneev), Yemelyan Mikhaylovich (ca 1780-after 1839)
A Russian bathhouse, 1811. Private Collection

Baths of the Maryino Village, 1791. Artist: Camporesi, Francesco (1747-1831)
Baths of the Maryino Village, 1791. Private Collection

In the Hammam. Artist: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)
In the Hammam. Private Collection

In the Hammam, 1854. Artist: Preziosi, Amedeo (1816-1882)
In the Hammam, 1854. Private Collection

Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Artist: Anonymous
Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Private Collection

Baths at Bakhchisaray, 1787. Artist: Hadfield, William (active End of 18th cen. )
Baths at Bakhchisaray, 1787. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

In the Sauna. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
In the Sauna. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Roman Baths, 1882. Artist: Pauli, Georg (1855-1935)
The Roman Baths, 1882. From a private collection

Mihr in a Bath House in Khwarazm. Artist: Iranian master
Mihr in a Bath House in Khwarazm. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Tepidarium, the room where the women of Pompeii came to rest and dry themselves after bathing, 185 Artist: Chasseriau
Tepidarium, the room where the women of Pompeii came to rest and dry themselves after bathing, 1853. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

A lady in Turkish costume with her servant at the hammam, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-1789)
A lady in Turkish costume with her servant at the hammam, Mid of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Eve-of-the-wedding Party in a Bath, 1885. Artist: Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901)
Eve-of-the-wedding Party in a Bath, 1885. Found in the collection of the Regional W. Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv

(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

In steam bath, End 1820s. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
In steam bath, End 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Banya in Winter, 1919. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Banya in Winter, 1919. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

A Witch, 1879. Artist: Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905)
A Witch, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Russian Bath (Lubok), 18th century. Artist: Russian Master
Russian Bath (Lubok), 18th century. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Bannik with ushat, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Bannik with ushat, 1934. From a private collection

Bridal Sauna, before 1866. Artist: Ekman, Robert Wilhelm (1808-1873)
Bridal Sauna, before 1866. Found in the collection of Art Museum Gosta Serlachius, Mantta

The Bath House. Artist: Plotnikov, Vladimir Alexandrovich (1866-1917)
The Bath House. Private Collection

Russian bath. Illustration from Il costume antico e moderno o storia del governo? by Giulio Ferrario, 1831. From a private collection

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"Folk Medicine: Ancient Healing Traditions and Natural Remedies" Discover the rich tapestry of folk medicine, where ancient healing traditions and natural remedies intertwine to create a holistic approach to wellness. From Aztec folk healers harnessing the power of plants to shamans practicing spiritual cleansing rituals, this captivating world is filled with fascinating practices. Step into the bustling Zocalo or Plaza de la Constitucion, where Aztec folk healers once roamed, offering their wisdom and herbal concoctions to those in need. These wise individuals held deep knowledge of medicinal herbs and their ability to restore balance within the body. Immerse yourself in historical artworks that depict the essence of traditional medicine. Witness a noble lady from Constantinople donning Hammam shoes, symbolizing her connection to ancient bathing rituals for both physical and spiritual rejuvenation. Marvel at The Marine Bath House's grandeur in 1907, a testament to the enduring allure of communal healing spaces throughout history. Stroll through vibrant markets like Belen Market in Iquitos, Loreto, where medicinal herbs are proudly displayed alongside other traditional remedies. Here you can find nature's pharmacy brimming with potent ingredients waiting to be transformed into powerful elixirs by skilled practitioners. Travel across borders as we explore Valensole's blooming muscatel sage fields in Southern France. This aromatic landscape not only captivates our senses but also serves as a source for herbal medicines used since time immemorial. Unearth ancient artifacts like Terra Sigillata medicinal clay tablets from Lemnos—a testament to humanity's ingenuity when it comes to utilizing Earth's resources for healing purposes. Delve into historical accounts such as "Les peuples de la Russie ou description des moeurs, " which sheds light on Russian bathhouses' significance in promoting well-being. Finally, discover lesser-known treasures like pondweed—the humble yet mighty medicinal plant renowned for its efficacy against wounds and ulcers.