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Indigenous Medical Repository System of The Luo Community: A Prototype

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dc.contributor.author Ochieng, Bostone
dc.date.accessioned 2024-08-07T05:26:35Z
dc.date.available 2024-08-07T05:26:35Z
dc.date.issued 2024-01-01
dc.identifier.isbn 9789914764154
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1791
dc.description.abstract The Indigenous Medical Repository System of the Luo community is the focus of this paper. The Luo people have a long history of using traditional medical practices, and this system is an essential aspect of their cultural heritage. The study aims to develop a traditional medical repository for the Luo community in Kenya, capturing the types of medicines used, the roles of traditional healers, and the methods used to transmit this knowledge from one generation to the next. To gather data, the researcher conducted interviews with members of the Luo community, including traditional healers and herbalists. The researcher also reviewed existing literature on the subject, including historical accounts of the Luo people and their medical practices. The findings of the study reveal a rich and diverse medical history within the Luo community. The traditional medicines used by the Luo people are primarily plant-based, and the knowledge of their medicinal properties is passed down across generations. The study highlights the importance of preserving and promoting traditional medicine practices. The findings suggest that there is a need for further research in this field, particularly in areas such as the efficacy of traditional medicines and the potential for integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare practices. The Indigenous Medical Repository System of the Luo community is a valuable cultural asset that should be preserved and celebrated. This study provides insights into the system’s inner workings and offers a foundation for future research and understanding of traditional medicine practices within the Luo community en_US
dc.publisher Technical University of Kenya en_US
dc.subject Repository system, Luo culture, medicine practices, types of medicine en_US
dc.title Indigenous Medical Repository System of The Luo Community: A Prototype en_US
dc.type Book chapter en_US


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