Living between Tanzania and Kenya, Maasai people are one of the oldest indigenous peoples living in East Africa. Roots of Maasai Medicine is embedded deeply in the land, planted in the first nations of a people that roamed the earth. Herbal medicines play a crucial role in their lifestyles, rituals and ceremonies. We will discuss these herbal medicines, Maasai folklore, and the importance of protecting traditional knowledge.
Living between Tanzania and Kenya, Maasai people are one of the oldest indigenous peoples living in East Africa. Roots of Maasai Medicine is embedded deeply in the land, planted in the first nations of a people that roamed the earth. Herbal medicines play a crucial role in their lifestyles, rituals and ceremonies. We will discuss these herbal medicines, Maasai folklore, and the importance of protecting traditional knowledge.
Presenter: Olatokunboh Obasi