The following "Researcher Reflection" from Dr. Barakatullo Ashurov is part of an ongoing series where we spotlight CSWR scholars and their research.

Traditional healthcare practices in Central Asia are embedded in local cultures, histories, and religiosities. They are more than just different or alternative healing methods that contrast modern medicine. Interpreting such healing practices as religious survivals, reflections of pre-Islamic culture, or evidence of some universal shamanism fails to appreciate their holistic approach to care, which resonates with diverse...