Incantations or charms - with primordial roots - as one of the therapeutic methods of folk medicine are still employed today to contribute to the healing of a multitude of ailments, whether minor, moderate, or severe.

The power of the healer's imposition, the force contained in the whisper of incomprehensible secret incantations, combined with the patient's self-suggestion, often contributes to the therapeutic effectiveness of the charms.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]