Braucher/Braucherei

Pronouced brow-her. German word meaning need. Research will tell you the superficial meaning is folk medicine. Those who practice this so called folk medicine will tell you it is a way of life. Handing down its traditions for generations.

It is the art of using hebology, reflexology, bone manipulation, chants, poems, songs, and prayers to heal. With roots deep in history and faith. Invoking the Holy Trinity. It is about fulfilling the need for wellbeing. A need as old as time.

Those who practice this art form live it and breathe it. It is second nature for them. It is who they are. History has taught them to hide it. That it is witchcraft. Magic. Superstitous nonesense. Hocus pocus. Forcing it to become a dying art. But it cannot suppress a persons need or belief they can heal themselves and others. Those who can perform, will.

I find it fasinating!