Traditional medicine, China�s modest treasure

Batswana remember vividly the Palapye woman herbalist who was roasted and ridiculed for declaring that she had found a medicinal plant that can cure HIV/AIDS. Many were quick to dismiss her “claim” and the Government’s slow move to respond to her claims was a clear sign of doubt. Are we failing as a nation to recognise our very own treasure? It is a question that will remain unanswered for decades to come.

The Government could be blamed for not doing enough to tap into the country’s rich indigenous herbs and methods used by our forefathers to heal ailments. But while the nation is still being too dismissive and skeptical about people who claim to have found cures using local herbs, China is tapping into its traditional treasure, traditional herbs and healing methods with good effect.