"Giving hand" is an ancient tradition based on the spiritual assignment, bringing somebody in ability and granting authorization. There are two aspects of this tradition to the Turkish culture and the Turkish faith. One of these aspects is the sufistic mentoring and the other one is the folkloric medicine or therapeutic use. While the sheikhs of the religious orders grant authority to continue the disciplines and practices after them or even still alive, traditional healers also transfer their knowledge to others by "giving hand". In this article, the cultural importance of the method used in the treatment of "bakır basması" disease, a practice which is still being kept alive in the Çankırı province, will be evaluated.