: Healers who combine traditional beliefs with prayer and holy water. Composition and Sourcing

: This is the most common form, used to treat physical ailments like asthma, stomach issues, or infections. These are often derived from tree bark, roots, and herbs like the Flatcrown tree .

: Used to shield individuals, homes, or livestock from bad luck, theft, or witchcraft. It acts as a spiritual "fortress".

The type of muthi you receive often depends on which traditional healer you consult:

: In darker contexts, muthi can be used as a "poison" or weapon to harm enemies. The Practitioners

: Primarily spiritual healers who use "bones" or communication with ancestors to diagnose the root cause of a problem—whether physical or spiritual.

: Sometimes used for their perceived "strength" or characteristics, though this often leads to conservation issues involving species like pythons, pangolins, or lions.