Traditional African Healing Practices and Cultural Variations

In traditional African cultures, healing practices involve consulting doctors who use divination and symbolic objects to diagnose and treat illnesses. This contrasts with Western medicine, where diagnostic equipment is commonly used. Various African cultures differ in their beliefs about the causes of illnesses; some attributing sickness to dissatisfied ancestors or malevolent spirits. The complexity and diversity of these healing practices challenge misconceptions of Africans as irrational or primitive, highlighting the deep cultural, religious, and philosophical underpinnings of their traditions.