- Outline Traditional Medicine in Africa
- Intro
- “Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline involving extensive use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality.” (Helwig, 1)
- Throughout this paper one can view the many different types of medicine used in Africa, The positive and negative affects of this medicine, and how the United States views this practice.
- Types of Medicine
- Plant animal and mineral based
- Spiritual Therapies
- Manual techniques and exercise
- Positive and Negative affects of this Medicine
- Positive
- Cure cancers
- Psychiatric disorders
- High Blood Pressure
- Diseases + Others
- Negative
- Side Affects
- Deterioration of plants
- Witchcraft
- How the United States views this practice
- Administration in U.S
- Affordable and Assessable
- Into the wrong hands/used incorrectly
- Conclusion
Helwig, David. "Traditional African Medicine." Answers.com. 11/24/09. Answers Corporation, Web. 24 Nov 2009. <http://www.answers.com/topic/ traditional-african-medicine>.
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