From Prejudice to Preference: the Case of Traditional Medicine in Nsukka, Nigeria, 1960-2014

Okonkwo, C. Eze and Ugbudian, Lucky I. and Enwo-Irem, Nnenna I. and Alaku, Emmanuel C. and Nwamuo, Bright E. and Ani, Uchenna and Nwoha, Chimaroke C. and Okonkwo-Eze, Chizube C. (2021) From Prejudice to Preference: the Case of Traditional Medicine in Nsukka, Nigeria, 1960-2014. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 10 (3). pp. 334-343. ISSN 1805-3602

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Abstract

This study attempts to explain why Phyto-medicine referred to as Ogwu Igbo has remained relevant in the health care delivery system of Nsukka Igbo despite its derision following the advent of Western medicine. Nsukka people have had a rich tradition of herbal medicine for their health challenges but much has not been researched, a gap this intends to fill. Primary and secondary data such as journals, books, interviews and Ad-Hoc observations and accounts were analyzed qualitatively using historical and self-report technique which revealed the people were depending on traditional medicine increasingly due to several factors. It submits that economic hardships and the efficacy of traditional medicine have promoted its acceptance.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User:	mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited:	12 May 2025 13:44
Last Modified:	12 May 2025 13:44
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4483

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