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Tawa nan ampek: A traditional Way of healing Measles, Keteguran and other Disorders in West Sumatra

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  • Alexander Stark
  • Fatan Hamamah Yahaya
  • Yohan Kurniawan

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In this paper, the researchers look at the plants which are called tawa nan ampek. These plants are well-known in West Sumatra and are used for the treatment of medical disorders, especially measles and keteguran. In this article, the researchers describe and illustrate how these plants are used and they explain the emic view of the local population in regard to these plants. The description of certain plants and their usage is important as it expands the cultural knowledge in the field of Minangkabau studies.

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  • Alexander Stark & Fatan Hamamah Yahaya & Yohan Kurniawan, 2016. "Tawa nan ampek: A traditional Way of healing Measles, Keteguran and other Disorders in West Sumatra," International Journal of Social Science Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 4(5), pages 90-94, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:journl:v:4:y:2016:i:5:p:90-94
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    1. Alexander Stark & Fatan Hamamah Yahaya, 2018. "The Body Concept of Traditional Healers in West Sumatra," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 8(12), pages 1180-1185, December.

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    Keywords

    West Sumatra; tawa nan ampek; traditional healing;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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