Abstract
Objective: To discuss traditional indigenous medicine in the pandemic times of COVID-19. Bibliographic review: Despite the diffusion in recent years, the implementation of traditional indigenous medicine in the official health system is still precarious and lacks more efficient initiatives. In the pandemic times of COVID-19, indigenous peoples may face some difficulties in cultural practices, especially in the use of their traditional medicine, and must be respected in accordance with the National Policy on Health Care for Indigenous Peoples. Final considerations: Traditional indigenous medicine, object of the indigenous health policy, is being used as a preventive and treatment practice for COVID-19, in the form of spiritual practices and medicinal plants, for example. However, some difficulties are evident, such as: maintaining social isolation, being concerned with the habits and culture of the population, associating with traditional medicine with the biomedical model and handling of corpses.