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Traditional Medicine (Wikipedia)

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Wikipedia article defining traditional medicine.

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Traditional Medicine (Wikipedia)
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Traditional medicine (also known as Indigenous medicine or folk medicine) refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices rooted in the cultural beliefs of various societies, especially Indigenous groups, used with the intent of treating illness and maintaining health.
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This source backs 6 claims across the atlas. As facts: 3 well-attested. Plus 3 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

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  • Subcategories, 6 claims: 3 well-attested, 3 general references.
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