Aplicación de la medicina ancestral como alternativa ante una alteración de salud

Abstract

Ancestral medicine over the years has acquired greater value and acceptance by the population, this is due to the impressive fact that it has evolved and acquired knowledge in various fields based on theories, beliefs and experiences of different cultures, that is why, this research aims to analyze the application of medicine ancestral as an alternative to a health alteration. A study with a qualitative cross-sectional approach was proposed. The population was 20 people over 50 years old who were initially located by Mr. Juan Moyolema, a well-known resident of the community. The necessary information was collected through interviews with open and semi-structured questions previously elaborated that respond to the the objectives set. As a result, it was obtained that there are several factors that predominate when choosing ancestral medicine to treat any type of ailment, including economic, social and cultural. Finally, it was concluded that the application of traditional medicine to treat health disorders is still latent, due to the knowledge that most people over 50 years of age possess, about the nutrients and uses that some plants can give. Knowledge that has transcended from generation to generation. Usually, traditional medicine is applied to treat mild pains, such as headache, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, among others.