Indigenous Medicine Among the Bedouin in the Middle East

and conventional practitioners. The second chapter focused on Bedouins’ healing practices in a variety of human ailments. The third chapter discussed general treatments and methods used by Bedouins, and these are related to birds, reptiles, animals, and camel milk. The last chapter was on Bedouins’s belief in “Qarina”, which is a Jinn and indicated by 12 different names. In the author’s opinion, “Qarina” is potentially dangerous impacting negatively Bedouins life. In general, most healing methods described in this book are considered safe, but for example, managing acute appendicitis by Bedouin practices might pose a threat to a patient’s life. In conclusion, this fascinating book meets multiple needs of integrative medicine practitioners, herbalists, faith healers, and a useful reminder of Bedouin healing practices in the Middle East. It is a must read by anthropologists, medical historians, traditional, and phytomedicine practitioners. Highly recommended to be translated to Arabic.