Articles from African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines are provided here courtesy of African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative

The five most common problems they would refer to the traditional healer were HIV/AIDS, cancer, bereavement, psychosocial problems and depression. Most did not discuss with a patient, benefits of traditional healing but 71% discussed the possible harmful effects.

Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine or phytomedicine, is the practice of using herbs to improve and maintain health. Plant parts with therapeutic properties - including leaves, seeds, roots, fruits, flowers, bark and stems - are used to create herbal remedies.

African traditionally medicine used for babies to help remove the red mark at the back of the babies head (Ibala or Inyoni).

medicine managers oversee traditional healing integration into the municipal health system, and encourage two-way referrals and collaboration between clinics and THPs.