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Traditional healing in The Bahamas is influenced by African ancestry, Lucayan Indigenous knowledge and colonial-era herbalism. Bush medicine \u2013 relying on local plants for teas, tonics and poultices \u2013 remains widely practised, particularly on the Family Islands. Spiritual healing practices are often integrated with Christianity, forming a distinct <\/span>Afro-Caribbean<\/span> wellness tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

While The Bahamas does not yet have a formal policy on Traditional Medicine, the Ministry of Health has supported initiatives on medicinal plant research, public awareness and wellness promotion. 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