Benue State University, Makurdi

The Changing Nature of Tiv Economy and Proliferation of Indigenous Medical Practices in Tivland

Elijah Terdoo Ikpanor, PhD and Terwase Dzeka, PhD

This research discussed the Tiv Economy and proliferation of Tiv traditional medical practices in Tivland. This study has argued that while other factors must have also been responsible to the proliferation of Tiv traditional medicine in Tivland, the quest for wealth amidst economic challenges is an important factor in the emergence of quacks in the practice. The methodology adopted in this research was the use of primary and secondary sources. The essential facts of the various sources comprises of unwritten and written sources, textbooks and unpublished materials. In the primary sources, oral interviews were conducted, from the available traditional medicine practitioners on the proliferation of Tiv traditional medicine. Areas of focus were on the hike in charges as well as authenticity of the traditional medicine and the administration of fake herbs. The Tiv economy was discussed with impact on traditional medicine. The paper suggested that traditional medical practitioners should also have their own areas of specialization and get them registered too.

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