In Search Of... Season 2 # 19, Witchdoctors

Some curers have been misunderstood as evil by people who had no knowledge about their skills. Herbalists and white medicine users use natural sources like herbs. Common aspirin has its source in the willow-trees. 

In a Mexican Christian church a procession fort a rain god is leading into church to celebrate him. Ancient Mayan symbols of sun and moon are ancient carvings at the entrance. A doctor possesses a degree in medicine and physics, but also studies at a traditional healer. Witchdoctors perform in modern cities because many illnesses are psychosomatic. This is why the doctors try to reach the person where he is emotionally at home.