Decolonising African Ancestral Herbalism & Spirituality
‘’You are the Universe and the Universe is You’’
“Decolonising” here means removing negative stereotypes, i.e., the foreign conceptual framework upon which African Spirituality, Consciousness, Herbalism, and Cultures are purported, and applying indigenous philosophical thinking upon which African cultural belief systems originated and evolved pre-colonial influences, religion, and demonisation.
ATAmeyaw/Nananom (Ancestral) Oracle
However, there is also growing interest in the potential of African herbs and plants in modern medicine, leading to efforts to document traditional knowledge, conduct scientific studies, and promote sustainable practices. Overall, African herbalism represents a complex and dynamic system of healing that continues to evolve and adapt to changing social, cultural, and environmental contexts. It remains an important aspect of healthcare and cultural identity for many communities across the African continent.