Medicine men, shamans, priests, alchemists…they have been called various titles over the years, but ever since the first caveman discovered use of some plants and flowers or fungi could cure many ills, there have been a few high status members of every tribe who specialized in healing. The uses of particular plants and formulas were generally handed down from generation to generation and were highly protected secrets known by the select few. These days, while shamans and alchemists still work their wizardry for the remaining indigenous peoples of the world, urban healers can be found at compounding pharmacies where they work in concert with medical professionals and patients.

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