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Some notes on cuban traditional medicine.

R M Santana1

  • 1Especialista en Farmacognosia, Laboratorio Provincial de Produccion de Medicamentos, Apartado 524, Codigo Postal 70100, Camaguey 1, Camaguey, Cuba.

Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Cuban traditional medicine blends African, Hispanic, and Amerindian healing knowledge. This article introduces this ethnic medicine system, highlighting its potential for further scholarly research.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethnomedicine
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Cuban Studies

Background:

  • Traditional medical systems often arise from the confluence of diverse cultural influences.
  • Cuba possesses a unique medical history shaped by its population's origins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an introductory overview of Cuba's traditional medical system.
  • To highlight the amalgamation of African, Hispanic, and Amerindian medical knowledge in Cuba.
  • To encourage further scholarly investigation into this field of ethnic medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and anthropological sources on Cuban traditional medicine.
  • Synthesis of information regarding the African, Hispanic, and Amerindian contributions to Cuban medical practices.

Main Results:

  • Cuba's traditional medical system is a complex integration of knowledge from African, Hispanic, and Amerindian peoples.
  • This syncretic system represents a rich, yet under-researched, area of study.

Conclusions:

  • The traditional medical system of Cuba is a unique product of cultural fusion.
  • Further academic research is warranted to fully understand and document this ethnic medical tradition.

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