: Can include ash, clay, or even specific oils.
The type of muthi you receive often depends on which traditional healer you consult: types of muthi
: Bark (like Albizia adianthifolia ), roots, and leaves make up about 20,000 tons of material consumed annually. : Can include ash, clay, or even specific oils
: Primarily spiritual healers who use "bones" or communication with ancestors to diagnose the root cause of a problem—whether physical or spiritual. : Sometimes used for their perceived "strength" or
: Sometimes used for their perceived "strength" or characteristics, though this often leads to conservation issues involving species like pythons, pangolins, or lions.
: This is the most common form, used to treat physical ailments like asthma, stomach issues, or infections. These are often derived from tree bark, roots, and herbs like the Flatcrown tree .
: Healers who combine traditional beliefs with prayer and holy water. Composition and Sourcing