At some point in our lives, mostly just after making a sudden recovery from an illness with the aide of a simple drug, everyone of us would have had the thought "What attempts would those who come before us have made to cure this illness?'

In simpler terms, what was termed as 'medicine' before the advent of what we now know as modern day medical science?

Just how many lives were lost in the practice of bizarre 'healing' rituals?

How did people live back then with so little knowledge about human anatomy and biology?

From the origins of disease to the mutilation practices of the Yoruba on 'mischievious children' (ila Abiku), the traditional african witch doctor rituals, mystical medicines believed to impart magical properties on the user, Chronicles of African medicine is a comprehensive narrative of the most bizarre practices termed as 'medicine' has been compiled to help you gain a profound understanding of the African approach to complete health and wellness.

Chronicles of African Medicine looks back into the times where little was known of medicine and yet more was learnt than ever before, secrets of herbal remedies and bizarre bathing rituals that have been passed down through generations, by word of mouth as is the African way.

Witness the remarkable power of African traditional medicine and its lasting impact on modern healthcare.

Not a medical book, but a great informative source of history and entertainment suitable for students of alternative medicine, a history buff, or simply a curious mind seeking to know about the hidden sects of African medicine.

Discover the long history of African medicine and discover the wisdom that has sustained the continent for centuries.