Hispanic native healers (curanderas):
1. Are not heavily utilized by Hispanics who immigrate to the United States
2. Use herbs and teas in their treatment of illness
3. Provide unsafe advice to Hispanics and should not be trusted
4. Need to be licensed in their home country in order to practice in the United States
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