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Traditional Medicine in Kuwait is practised within Islamic and Bedouin healing traditions, including herbalism, spiritual rituals and prophetic medicine. While urbanization has led to a decline in everyday use, many families continue to use home remedies for common ailments, especially gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health licenses select complementary practices like acupuncture and cupping, but traditional healers and herbalists are largely unregulated. 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