Aref Abu-Rabia is an Anthropologist at the Department of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University. His research and publications focus on the Middle East, North Africa and Islamic communities in the West.

• List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Health and Health Services among the Bedouin in the Middle East Chapter 2. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part A Chapter 3. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part B Chapter 4. "Don't Touch My Body": The Qarina and Bedouin Women's Fertility Bibliography Index

“Aref Abu-Rabia provides us with rich knowledge that rests on a wide-ranging literature dealing with Islam and the history of the Bedouins of the Middle East, as well as on anthropological studies conducted by other scholars and on findings accumulated during the author’s extensive fieldwork over a period of 30 years. His impressive knowledge of the subject is demonstrated by the rich list of sources.” • Medical Anthropology Quarterly“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.” • Saudi Medical Journal

Aref Abu-Rabia is an Anthropologist at the Department of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University. His research and publications focus on the Middle East, North Africa and Islamic communities in the West.

• List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Health and Health Services among the Bedouin in the Middle East Chapter 2. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part A Chapter 3. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part B Chapter 4. "Don't Touch My Body": The Qarina and Bedouin Women's Fertility Bibliography Index

“Aref Abu-Rabia provides us with rich knowledge that rests on a wide-ranging literature dealing with Islam and the history of the Bedouins of the Middle East, as well as on anthropological studies conducted by other scholars and on findings accumulated during the author’s extensive fieldwork over a period of 30 years. His impressive knowledge of the subject is demonstrated by the rich list of sources.” • Medical Anthropology Quarterly“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.” • Saudi Medical Journal

Aref Abu-Rabia is an Anthropologist at the Department of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University. His research and publications focus on the Middle East, North Africa and Islamic communities in the West.

• List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Health and Health Services among the Bedouin in the Middle East Chapter 2. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part A Chapter 3. The Treatment of Human Ailments - Part B Chapter 4. "Don't Touch My Body": The Qarina and Bedouin Women's Fertility Bibliography Index

“Aref Abu-Rabia provides us with rich knowledge that rests on a wide-ranging literature dealing with Islam and the history of the Bedouins of the Middle East, as well as on anthropological studies conducted by other scholars and on findings accumulated during the author’s extensive fieldwork over a period of 30 years. His impressive knowledge of the subject is demonstrated by the rich list of sources.” • Medical Anthropology Quarterly“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.” • Saudi Medical Journal