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Maganin Gargajiya: Assessing the Benefits, Challenges, and Evidence of Traditional Medicine in Nigeria.

Muhammed Raji Modibbo, Hadiza Ibrahim, Muzammil Y Sulaiman, Badir Zakir

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Muhammed Raji ModibboDepartment of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, NGA.
Hadiza IbrahimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi, ARE.
Muzammil Y SulaimanDepartment of General Practice, Gwarinpa General Hospital, Abuja, NGA.
Badir ZakirDepartment of General Practice, Childcare and Wellness Clinics, Abuja, NGA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In Nigeria, traditional medicine, commonly called "Maganin Gargajiya," holds a significant place in the healthcare system and is widely used due to its cultural relevance, accessibility, and perceived efficacy. This review seeks to evaluate whether traditional medicine is a net benefit or risk to public health. It will explore the pros, such as the care provided by traditional healers, and the cons, including delays in seeking conventional treatment and the potential health risks associated with unregulated herbal remedies. This article synthesizes existing studies on traditional medicine in Nigeria, evaluating both the benefits and risks associated with its use, based on secondary data analysis. The review aims to provide a balanced perspective on the role of traditional medicine in Nigeria, examining whether it should be integrated into, regulated alongside or divorced completely from modern healthcare to improve overall patient outcomes and safety.

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alternative remediescomplementary and alternative medicinesherbnigeriapublic healthtraditional bone settingtraditional herbal medicine

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PMID39411369
PMCPMC11479391

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