Abracadabra

Abracadabra. The healing power of words between myth, tradition and neuroscience (Milano University Press, 2023)
Abracadabra, the ultimate magic word, cited in the book of the physician of Emperor Caracalla as a healing tool and in numerous sacred texts from around the world, is described as being at the origin of cosmogenesis through thaumaturgic powers. The history of humanity tells us that since ancient times, words have been attributed with healing powers, whether they are magical formulas, mantras, prayers, or lullabies. What is the view of science?
This popular essay will be published in open access in the coming months by the State University of Milan to explore the topic of the healing power of words from a historical perspective, between the genesis of religions and mythology and folk traditions, and neuroscientific point of view, coming up with suggestive insights of great curiosity.