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Mal de Aire

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"El Mal de Aire" or "bad air" is a folk illness in Mexico affecting children and adults alike. It is believed that if cold or nighttime air enters into a body, it may cause pain or discomfort affecting different areas and causing pains, like muscle spasm, backpain, or even cold symptoms.

" El Mal de Aire" is believed to be cured by "sweeping" the affected person with a bouquet of aromatic herbs, starting at the head and finishing at the feet. In some other instances the person affected may be treated with baths and an intake of teas.

Other Resources

• Mal de aire (translated from Spanish)

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1. Caida de la Mollera
2. Confianza
3. Curanderismo
4. El Decaimiento
5. El Empacho
6. Formal or Familiar?
7. Hispanics in the USA
8. Hispanic or Latino?
9. The Latino Family
10. Mal de Aire
11. Mal de Ojo
12. Susto