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Harvesting of indigenous trees hurts supply of herbal medicine

Grace Kosgei, 75, displaying some of the herbals prepared for her clients in Nandi County. September 14, 2021 [Edward Kosut]

Over time immemorial, community herbalists have provided remedies for various ailments using herbs extracted from indigenous trees.

Despite the existence of conventional medicine, some community members among the Nandi still prefer herbal medicine provided by medicine men and women in society.

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