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For obvious reasons such as inadequate health facilities as well as shortage of relevant staff; folks who fall sick in remote areas are unlikely to be taken to a health clinic for treatment. Rather, these fellows are rushed to a traditional healer. Thanks to their deep knowledge of traditional herbal therapies, most common and problematic diseases have herbal cures, whether complicated or minor.

Ever thought of adapting to using natural, medicinal herbs for preventive and curative purposes? As promised in our Herbal Plants used for Alternative medicine article, below are secretive medicinal remedies, as told by an aged medicine man from Gatundu Central Kenya. # 1 Common diseases Gather a handful of leaves or twigs of Kenya Greenheart or Knob wood or Neem tree Wash them in cold water and boil for about 3 hours, in limited heat Pour the liquid in a clean container Note: About ½ kg of the leaves is capable of producing decoction to be taken for 6 days at a rate of 2 glasses per day. This applies to those suffering from such ailments as fever, flu, sore throat, stomach disorders, rheumatic and general pains. For preventive measure, the mixture is to be taken quarterly each year, at a rate of a glass per day for the next 14 days as a normal drink when due for bed. # 2 External and Skin disorders   Apply the sap of a broken aloe or hibiscus shrub to the...