Multicultural
Herbal Medicine
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 Traditional medicine is an alternative form of medicinal treatment,which is commonly practiced among a particular culture, race, or country. The use of traditional medicine is popular worldwide and it plays an important role in the health care for many nations(Zang 2001). Jamaica is one of the countries that practises the use of traditional medicine. The Jamaican population has many individuals from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds,which includes Africans, British, Chinese, South Asians, and Mediterraneans.This cultural mix strongly influences the use of traditional medicine in Jamaica. 
The most widely used traditional medicine in Jamaica is herbal medicine. Some Jamaicans show a stronger belief in the use of herbal, than prescribed medication. Therefore, with this strong knowledge of the use of traditional medicine, some Jamaicans will use herbs to treat various ailments and diseases. |
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