Treatment
Medicine, African Traditional
Therapy
Overview
A system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the African peoples. It includes treatment by MEDICINAL PLANTS and other MATERIA MEDICA as well as by the ministrations of diviners, MEDICINE MEN, witch doctors, and sorcerers.
This information is general and should not be treated as medical advice. Always speak directly with a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about treatment, diagnosis, procedures, medicines or care.
Quick facts about Medicine, African Traditional
- Topic type
- Treatment
- Category
- Therapy
- MeSH classification
- E02.190.488.505|E02.190.901.433|I01.076.201.450.654.505
Questions to ask about Medicine, African Traditional
- What outcome should I realistically expect?
- How many appointments or sessions may be needed?
- Are there alternative treatment options?
- What are the possible risks or side effects?
- What follow-up care may be required?
Finding care related to Medicine, African Traditional
EuroCareFinder helps patients explore clinics and healthcare providers across Europe. Some topics link directly to services offered by clinics, while others may be connected through related specialties, treatments or procedures.
Explore clinics across Europe
Browse the wider EuroCareFinder healthcare network using the interactive map.
Clinics related to Medicine, African Traditional
No clinics are currently linked directly to Medicine, African Traditional on EuroCareFinder.
As more clinics add detailed services, related providers may appear here.
Related topics
Explore healthcare providers
Use EuroCareFinder to browse clinics by country, specialty and available services.
Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.