The traditional obstetrics, puerperal rites and child nursing among Vainakhs
Bataev, K.M.; Kindarov, Z.B.; Gaĭrbekova, R.D.; Iakh'iaeva, Z.I.
Problemy Sotsial'noi Gigieny Zdravookhraneniia i Istorii Meditsiny 6: 51-53
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0869-866X PMID: 22611994 Document Number: 654731
Already in the beginning of XX century the traditional healing among Vainakhs consisted ofsynthesis of rational and religious magic methods, especially in obstetrics and healing of children. Some of these methods survived in time and even nowadays keep their medical hygienic significance. Nevertheless, a lot in traditional healing of Vainakhs, the rite side in particular has today only a historical value.