¿Salud intercultural en Chile?

This article explores indigenous medicine, focusing on the Mapuche People. It emphasizes the importance of understanding it as distinct from traditional medicine. The discussion includes intercultural health, highlighting the Special Health Program and ILO Convention 169 as advancements in Chile. The role of Machi in Mapuche medicine is underscored, involving various rituals. Mental health in the Mapuche worldview is linked to the spiritual. Finally, the proposal advocates for the intercultural training of healthcare professionals and a collaborative approach between biomedicine and Mapuche medicine, urging the recognition and respect of indigenous medicine in the context of intercultural health in Chile.Introducción