The Role of Indigenous Medical Practices in Sustainable Healthcare: A Case Study of the Kandha Tribe of Odisha

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Indigenous medical practices contribute significantly to sustainable healthcare systems, integrating ecological knowledge and local resources.
The Kandha community employs traditional healers and medicinal plants to address health concerns with a holistic approach.
Historical and ethnographic methods reveal the evolution of these practices under colonial influence and their resilience against biomedical interventions.
Highlighting current challenges, the research advocates for preserving indigenous knowledge to improve healthcare frameworks and support marginalized communities.

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Ethnographic analysis shows the impact of indigenous medical practices on community health, indicating pathways for sustainability.

Kanhar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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