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    Western medicine often dismisses non-western folk healers, yet they are vital primary healthcare providers for much of the world. Recognizing their contributions can lead to new discoveries in alternative medicine.

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    • Ethnomedicine
    • Global Health
    • Medical Anthropology

    Background:

    • Western medical traditions, rooted in the Hippocratic tradition, are often perceived as the sole legitimate form of healthcare.
    • Non-western folk healers and their practices are frequently undervalued or dismissed within this framework.
    • A significant portion of the global population depends on traditional healers for primary healthcare services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assert the valuable and significant role of non-western folk healers in global medicine.
    • To highlight the contributions of traditional healing methods and pharmacopoeia to modern healthcare.
    • To advocate for further research into alternative treatment options and philosophies offered by folk healers.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of existing literature and case studies on traditional healing practices.
    • Comparative assessment of healthcare provision models in western and non-western contexts.
    • Examination of historical instances where traditional remedies have been integrated into Western medicine.

    Main Results:

    • Folk healers serve as essential primary healthcare providers for a substantial percentage of the world's population.
    • Traditional healing systems possess considerable global health significance.
    • Discoveries by tribal healers have, at times, been adopted and utilized by Western medical practices.

    Conclusions:

    • The contributions of non-western folk healers to medicine are substantial and warrant recognition.
    • Acknowledging the efficacy and importance of traditional healing can foster greater scientific inquiry.
    • Further study of folk healing practices may yield valuable alternative treatment options and philosophical insights for global health.