Zulu people believe in two distinct types of traditional healers,
inyanga, who specialises in herbal medicines and potions; and
isangoma, who uses divination, mediumship, and what might be termed “psychic healing” to assist their clients.
Traditional Medicine Garden
In South Africa, traditional medicine is recognised but many medical aid societies. There is even a traditional medicine or
muthi garden in the
Durban Botanic Gardens.
Both
inyanga and
isangoma must acquire their knowledge through a long apprenticeship.
Isangoma however, must have been sacredly called to their profession, and have little choice when called.
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