Osuhor P C, Osuhor A
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Nigerian traditional medical practice was a part of the empirical world traditional medicine. However, it is still with us after over 500 years of contacts with modern medical practice. It is the only form of medical are available to the majority of the Nigerian population and is also the first line of defence against disease in a great proportion of people even amongst the enlightened city dwellers and the elites. Although the Nigerian traditional healers including the herbalists are general practitioners, the more successful ones do specialise. Some of the traditional herbal treatments for common diseases as well as preventive medical practice are examined. Recommendations for future improvements in the systems are made.
尼日利亚传统医学实践是经验主义世界传统医学的一部分。然而，在与现代医学实践接触了500多年之后，它仍然存在于我们身边。它是大多数尼日利亚人可获得的唯一医疗形式，甚至在开明的城市居民和精英人群中，很大一部分人也将其作为抵御疾病的第一道防线。尽管包括草药医生在内的尼日利亚传统治疗师都是全科医生，但更成功的治疗师会有所专长。本文探讨了一些常见疾病的传统草药疗法以及预防性医疗实践，并对该体系未来的改进提出了建议。
