The objective of this article is to discuss and analyze the healing practices of healers from Salinópolis, taking into account the different problems they endure, for example: religious prejudice, patriarchal society, the difficult daily lives of black women who live on the outskirts, and others situations. This cultural manifestation is carried out mainly by women who bless and heal with faith, through religiosity and syncretism based on African, indigenous and European heritage. It is important to discuss these practices through an approach of how this craft was acquired, how they are performed, what materials and herbs they use in their cures and/or prayers, how they are seen by society and which public they usually seek out. them with the aim of treating illnesses, seeking graces in personal life through blessings. It is also necessary to understand how this tradition continues throughout the generations of these women, why are they the ones who bless and what is behind this practice in Salinópolis? As a methodology, the research will use audio interviews and also photographs, Why are they with the purpose of showing reports of blessing practices, using oral and imagetic sources. This discussion aims to confirm that women are still sought after by many people in the municipality, and that the tradition is passed down from generation to generation. Furthermore, individuals believe in the gift of healing, in the syncretism typical of African-based religions, such as Umbanda, in addition to believing in the heritage of indigenous religiosity in parallel to the public health system.
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