Name: Folk Cure
Genre: Medical

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The program explores ancient medical practices and traditional martial arts for well-being among indigenous tribes, revealing timeless wisdom in everyday life with expert insights.

Medical • 2024 • 16

In a modern age, parents are once again turning to folk cures to treat their children's ailments. See how a rural family is using smoke fumigation to help their child's Tourette's Syndrome.

Folk Cure S1 Ep01

From nose worm catching, to finger palpation detoxification, observe how traditional folk physicians adjust the seven orifices of the human body to adjust organ functions & restore health.

Folk Cure S1 Ep02

Learn time-treasured detoxification recipes created by Ipoh's Taoists, to protect them from insects, snakes & scorpions that dwell within their cave temple.

Folk Cure S1 Ep03

Many Malaysian families still turn to traditional folk healers who specialize in treating diseases in children. Explore their time-treasured remedies that have brought relief for centuries.

Folk Cure S1 Ep04

Half a century ago, Chinese typhoid fever, or "Zhu Mao Dan" Chinese typhoid fever, and herpes zoster were common diseases. See how ancient folkloric therapy proved effective cures.

Folk Cure S1 Ep05

Taoist amulets play an important role in the culture & beliefs of the Chinese. See how Taoist masters channel the divine power of talismans to resolve various life problems & heal diseases.

Folk Cure S1 Ep06

Over the ages, tuina has always been a go-to remedy in traditional Chinese medicine. See how local tuina & bone-setting physicians combine techniques to maximize treatment.

Folk Cure S1 Ep07

Discover traditional deflectors people seek when they encounter bad luck - from puppet substitutes, to "villain hitters."

Folk Cure S1 Ep08

The Chinese Spirit- Mediums bridge the mystical gap between the human & spirit realm. Witness how their spiritual possessions are believed to cure disease & reverse bad luck.

Folk Cure S1 Ep09

As ancient folk cures & herbal medicines begin to enjoy renewed popularity, see how traditional medicine practitioners are using them to treat ailments & diseases.

Folk Cure S1 Ep10

Nowadays, when modern medical treatment is the go-to option, there are still many folk remedies that remain trusted. See how people still turn to various folk remedies in Malaysia.

Folk Cure S1 Ep11

Asian shamanism, practiced by traditional healers whose methods are based on magic, has been helping solve people’s problems for centuries. Witness its impact on both the mind & the body.

Folk Cure S1 Ep12

Even as the world progresses, palaces & temples remain gathering spots for the Chinese, even filling in the gaps in the area of traditional medicine. Discover their centuries-old go-to's.

Folk Cure S1 Ep13

Folk Cure S1

The Jahut tribe believes illness is from evil spirits. They use shamans with puppets and magic swords. They also use flour dolls, wooden chickens, and bargaining to reclaim souls.

Folk Cure S2 Ep01

Master Yap uses massage and "sound wave therapy" on acupoints. Li, practices Fujian's dispels wind secret. Zhang, brews medicinal wine with iron nails for external injuries.

Folk Cure S2 Ep02

Lim specializes harnessing inner strength for vitality, aiding illness recovery, and slowing aging. Taiwanese qigong with Taoist practices, cultivates the body's energy center for longevity.

Folk Cure S2 Ep03

Malaysia preserves traditional Chinese rituals like Dragon Boat tea frying, noontime water offerings, and ninth lunar month incense for safety.

Folk Cure S2 Ep04

Folk acupuncture techniques vary, from ear binding to bloodletting and distal needling. Their combination is integral to folk remedies.

Folk Cure S2 Ep05

The bomoh, using mystical spiritual abilities, employ various ancient remedies, including flour, eggs, and colorful threads, to purify ailments and restore balance to the body and mind.

Folk Cure S2 Ep06

Folk anti-aging secrets, revive the body using ancient techniques like eye washing, bamboo massages, and facial threading, aiming to rejuvenate life and uphold tradition.

Folk Cure S2 Ep07

Massage, originating from ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese Yi Jing, like Marma, Chakra, Tantra, and Bagua massage. It balances energy centers and awakens the body's self-healing ability.

Folk Cure S2 Ep08

An ancient ritual called Sewang Gelap, aided by ancestral spirits and a leaf-woven army, seeks to retrieve the souls of the sick. When a film crew accidentally offends the spirits, what will happen?

Folk Cure S2 Ep09

This episode explores family herbal remedies, from Hakka's savory tea recipes to vegetable juice, from Nyonya descendants' healing herbal drinks to indigenous plant treatments and rituals.