This paper provides a multi-disciplinary look at traditional medicines, including , through the following lenses:
: The authors use historical missionary accounts and archival documents to show how the perception of these medicines has shifted from late-nineteenth-century "love charms" to modern-day treatments for spiritual and physical ailments. ikhathazo umuthi
: While the paper focuses on the social and spiritual, Alepidea amatymbica is widely recognized in South African ethnobotany for its use in treating respiratory issues, asthma, and even heart-related conditions. Accessing the Paper This paper provides a multi-disciplinary look at traditional