Hybrid Method for Exploring Efficacy of Indigenous Management of Common Cold through African Therapy

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Author(s): David Mphuthi (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Abel Jacobus Pienaar (Northwest University, South Africa)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 16
Source title: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Patrick Ngulube (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0833-5.ch016

Keywords: Digital Divide & Developing Countries / Government & Law / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management

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Medicinal plants have been used by indigenous people for the treatment of different conditions since time immemorial. About 80% of the population in the world uses medicinal plants as the first line of treatment (WHO, 2003). The main aim of this study was to confirm for the western science that the knowledge of indigenous people is also a domain of science. The study was tried to understand the efficacy of indigenous management of influenza using two medicinal plants, namely, wildeals (Artmisia Afra) and wynruit (Ruta Graveolens). Indigenous populations have been managing the ailments, including flu, using medicinal plants. This form of therapy is not taken seriously, despite its widespread use today. The study used the hybrid methodology approach. The findings confirmed that generally the two medicinal plants used by the community to treat common cold are effective.

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