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**Medicine Man**
Tracing its roots to the indigenous tribes of North America, the term #0excludeGlossary originally described a spiritual healer or shaman who wielded the power of nature to cure ailments and guide their community. These healers were the custodians of ancient knowledge, using plants, rituals, and spiritual guidance to promote health and #1excludeGlossary. In today’s #2excludeGlossary world, the Medicine Man has taken on a new dimension, often symbolizing those who are well-versed in the medicinal properties of cannabis. As the legal landscape of cannabis shifts, the Medicine Man is seen as a pivotal figure in educating and guiding individuals on the therapeutic uses of cannabis. This evolution reflects a broader acceptance and integration of traditional healing practices into modern medicine, highlighting the enduring legacy of the Medicine Man in both historical and contemporary contexts. [Source: Harvard Health, History.com]
A medicine man (from Ojibwe mashkikiiwinini) or medicine woman (from Ojibwe mashkikiiwininiikwe) is a traditional healer and spiritual leader who serves a community of Indigenous people of the Americas. Each culture has its own name in its language for spiritual healers and ceremonial leaders.

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Etymology
Probably a calque of Ojibwe mashkikiiwinini (“doctor”), from mashkiki (“medicine”) + inini (“man”).
Noun
medicine man (plural medicine men)
- A Native American shamanistic healer.
- Hypernym: shaman
- Hyponyms: (Navajos) hataalii, peaiman
- A traditional healer among other indigenous or ancient peoples.
- The pitchman at a medicine show.