Özet:

Peganum harmala üzerlik is a plant used in various periods of history, especially in disease healing and traditionally used to protect from the evil eye nazar . In this article, the use of the plant herb in folk medicine is primarily evaluated by giving examples from various cultures, especially examples from Anatolia and different areas of its use in folk culture. Holistic approach examines the treatment practices primarily with respect to the spirit and body integrity. The field of folk medicine classifies practices in this field in two areas as medicinal plants and religious-magical magico-religious practices. However, the herb harmal is a special example both in medicinal healing plants and in faith-based practices. For this reason, the use of the herb in folk medicine is evaluated within the framework of a holistic approach in this article. Apart from disease healing and evil eye protection, it is also observed that the herbs are used for such purposes as protection from harmful insects, their use as ornaments, and incineration as incense. Folk medicine and ethnobotanical researches provide important information about the use of the plant in healthcare. In this study, based on the data we collected during our field research, especially date collected from Ankara, the researches of related disciplines on current usage and prevalence in Anatolia are presented.

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