Medicina Tradicional y su Legado: La Influencia de los Adultos Mayores en la Preservación de Prácticas Curativas en la Vereda Jurado.

Abstract

This research work focuses on the preservation of traditional medicine in the Vereda Jurado, where the transmission of ancestral knowledge from older adults to adolescents is crucial to maintaining these healing practices. The general objective is to preserve traditional medicine practices in the Vereda Jurado through the transmission of ancestral knowledge from older adults to new generations, in addition to the specific objectives that include diagnosing the current state of knowledge, designing and implementing tradition strategies. oral and intergenerational activities, and evaluate their impact. The methodology used is qualitative, research-actionparticipation type using interview instruments, focus groups and direct observation. The population studied includes older adults and adolescents from Vereda Jurado. The theoretical foundation is based on concepts of intergenerational relationships, social roles and culture. The proposal developed seeks to revitalize traditional medicine through the active participation of young people in healing practices. Limitations include possible resistance to change and the need for adequate resources. The scope of the research extends to the improvement of community cohesion and the valorization of traditional knowledge.