Health Soc Work. 1979 May; 4(2): 24-40.

Herbal medicine in the Puerto Rican community.

Delgado M.

This article focuses on one aspect of health in the Puerto Rican community in the United States--the continuing utilization of herbal medicine and folk healers in the prevention and cure of illness. In addition to providing a fundamental explanation of this system of healing, the author makes recommendations for increasing the satisfaction of Puerto Rican patients with health care services.