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Healing and morality: a Javanese example.

M R Woodward

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Javanese traditional medicine integrates spiritual beliefs and practices, blending the powers of traditional healers (dukun) with those of Sufi saints. This worldview creates a unified healthcare system, demonstrating the interconnectedness of cultural domains.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Anthropology
    • Sociology of Religion
    • Cultural Studies

    Background:

    • Javanese traditional medicine is deeply rooted in Sufi Muslim concepts of personhood, knowledge, and spiritual power.
    • This worldview supports two distinct yet coexisting medical practices: those relying on the magical abilities of curers (dukun) and those drawing from the religiously sanctioned authority of Sufi saints.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the foundational beliefs of Javanese traditional medicine.
    • To analyze the interplay between spiritual notions and medical practices in Java.
    • To understand how Javanese people integrate traditional and biomedical healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of Javanese medical, religious, and political systems.
    • Examination of cultural knowledge organization and its hierarchical structure.
    • Qualitative research exploring Javanese worldviews on health and healing.

    Main Results:

    • The study reveals that Javanese traditional medicine harmonizes magical and biomedical knowledge, enabling a cohesive healthcare system.
    • A hierarchical organization of cultural knowledge underlies the structural uniformity across medical, religious, and political domains in Java.
    • Medical pluralism and traditional healing practices are intrinsically linked to the broader Javanese worldview.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding Javanese traditional medicine requires acknowledging its basis in Sufi notions of personhood and power.
    • The integration of diverse healing modalities reflects a unified approach to healthcare shaped by a holistic worldview.
    • Future studies on medical pluralism must consider the underlying cultural and spiritual frameworks.

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