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A bridge between the Western and Indigenous ways— The curandera, plant medicine, and spirit

Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories

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Bridging Western and Indigenous Healing Practices

This chapter explores the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in modern plant medicine and healing practices. It contrasts Western scientific views with Indigenous traditions, shedding light on historical injustices and the need for these perspectives in today's alternative medicine discourse.

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