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Abstract

               Traditional healing practices in India are closely linked with the cultural beliefs, traditions, and daily lives of Indigenous communities. These healing systems focus not only on physical health but also on emotional, spiritual, and community well-being. This study examines Indigenous medicinal practices from a sociological perspective and explores their role alongside modern healthcare. It highlights the importance of local healers and traditional knowledge passed through generations. The paper also discusses major challenges such as marginalization of healers, loss of oral traditions, biodiversity decline, and lack of policy support. The study argues that traditional medicine should be respected as a valuable cultural resource. It emphasizes the need for recognition, biodiversity conservation, participatory research, and collaboration between traditional and modern healthcare systems for sustainable and culturally inclusive healthcare in India.

Keywords: Traditional medicine, Indigenous healing, Cultural competence, Biodiversity conservation, Integrative healthcare

Cite this Article: 

Reena Singh, “Traditional Medicinal Practices and Cultural Knowledge Systems: A Sociological Study of Indigenous Healing in India” The Research Dialogue, Open Access Peer-reviewed & Refereed Journal, Pp-280–287, Volume-05, Issue-01, April-2026, https://theresearchdialogue.com/