Matthew N. O. Sadiku & Janet O. Sadiku 
Traditional Medicines Around the World 

Our health is our most important asset. Health and the provision of healthcare is fundamental to the welfare of any nation. The desire to have and sustain good health cuts across national, cultural, geographic, and political boundaries. Every region of the world has had one form of traditional medicine at some stage in its history. Traditional medicines have been a part of human history all over the world, with knowledge being transferred from generation to generation. It refers to diverse health practices, knowledge, and skills based on ancient indigenous experience that are used to maintain health as well as to cure, diagnose, or prevent illness.
This book focuses on ten most popular traditional medicines around the world. It is a valuable source of guidance and direction for organizations and individuals interested in traditional medicine. It provides an introduction to traditional medicine so that beginners can understand it, its increasing importance, and its developments in contemporary time. It is a must-read book for anyone who cares about traditional.

Sobre o autor

A. Matthew N. O. Sadiku is presently a professor emeritus of electrical and
computer engineering at Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. He is the
author of over 970 professional papers and over 95 books. Some of his books have
been translated into French, Korean, Chinese (and Chinese Long Form in Taiwan),
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE.
B. Janet O. Sadiku studied nursing science from 1975 to 1980 at the University
of Ife, now known as Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. She has worked as a
nurse, educator, and church minister in Nigeria, United Kingdom, and Canada. She
is presently retired with her husband in West Palm Beach, FL.
C. Sarhan M. Musa, is a professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department at Prairie View A&M University. He is LTD Sprint and Boeing Welliver
Fellow. He is internationally known through his research, scholarly work, and his
published books. He is a senior member of the IEEE.