Traditional Medicine in Nigeria

Health and the provision of healthcare is fundamental to the welfare of any nation.Traditional medicine is the fundamental method used by humans to preserve health and avoid diseases since ancient times. Traditional medication essentially entails the use of herbal remedies, animal parts, and minerals. Traditional medicine practices can serve as an effective basis for the discovery and development of modern therapeutic drugs. Nigeria's path to greater prosperity lies through investment in the social determinants of the healthcare system. This paper focuses on the traditional medicine in Nigeria. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Uwakwe C. Chukwu | Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi | Sarhan M. Musa "Traditional Medicine in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-3 , April 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49842.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/other/49842/traditional-medicine-in-nigeria/matthew-n-o-sadiku