👉 Encolpia is a term used in traditional African medicine and herbalism, specifically referring to the use of plants for their medicinal properties. It involves using herbs or plants to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. The term "encolpia" was first used by the ancient Egyptians and is believed to have originated from an Egyptian concept of enlivening the body through the use of various plant-based substances. In African medicine, encolpia is often
