Obeah doctors are practitioners of a West African spiritual tradition that has been handed down throughout the Caribbean. They are also known as spiritual healers, root workers, and mystics. These practitioners use rituals, spells, and medicinal plants to solve their patient's health problems. The term "obeah doctor" is often associated with black magic or witchcraft, but the practice is not necessarily negative. Synonyms for obeah doctors include shaman, sorcerer, spiritualist, herbalist, and traditional healer. Each of these words denotes someone with a special ability to heal through supernatural or spiritual means. However, each also comes with its unique cultural and historical context.