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The manner in which Peruvian peasants use herbs in order to modify bodily disturbances is examined. First, social aspects of herb use are analyzed using the framework of symbolic interactionism. Then, the responses of forty peasants to inquiries regarding the specific uses of representative herbs are analyzed. The preceding issues are interpreted from the perspective of the actor's motivation to maintain his health in the harsh setting of the highlands.
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Fábrega et al. (1972) studied this question.
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