Alternative medicine refers to healing or treatment systems that are unincluded in the traditional medical field of the United States. This practice of medicine is becoming more and more popular in Western culture in the recent years. Acupuncture originated from the Chinese culture around 200 BCE, and it is a form of alternative medicine that came into the Western culture around 1970 (Ehrlich, 2011). Acupuncture portrays a key role in the management of osteoarthritis. In this paper, we are going
periods for their expertise in indigenous medicinal practices and therapies. The traditional belief present in majority of the Indian people is the Ayurvedic Medicine, which is a traditional Indian medicine system that the people belief prevents and cures different diseases (Ananth, 1984). In the Indian culture, the people practice the Ayurvedic Medicine as a form of health protection against various tropical diseases and ailments as it employs a balance of the body’s physical, spiritual and mental well-being
years in China, acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture to promote relaxation and wellness and to treat disease. Sometimes called pressure acupuncture, acupressure is often thought of as simply acupuncture without the needles. But what exactly is acupressure and how does it work? What Is the Theory Behind Acupressure? Acupressure is just one of a number of Asian bodywork therapies with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Examples of other Asian bodywork therapies are medical qigong
side effects associated with many prescription drugs. Modern western
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine scientific? Do you believe in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? In ancient time, daifu (the doctors who are the specialists in traditional Chinese medicine) used to check patient’s pulse to tell if someone was pregnant or how was someone’s health condition. TCM includes herbal medicines and body practices, such as acupuncture, which are used for treating diseases and improving health conditions. Also, it just like a chronic process to help you get healed. However
Malay Traditional Medicines It is originated generally from Arabic Unani, Galenic philosophy and Indonesian practices. Most of the practice take Mujarabat Melayu, Tajul Muluk, Tajus as Salatin, Surat Tib Ubat and other old reference as treatment procedure. The essence of treatments included prayers (doa), massage, abstinence (pantang) and utilization of animal and plants as treatments, prophylaxis and supplemental means. Picture 1: Eurycoma longifolia as known as Tongkat Ali traditionally One
Herbal medicines may be used in developing countries because they are more accessible and affordable than Western pharmaceuticals. Tradition and familiarity also play a role in their popularity. While it is likely a psychiatrist will find that patients from such backgrounds have used herbal treatments before presenting for assessment, this does not mean that the traditional medicines are (or are not) effective. Depression Sarai 1992, reviewed herbal medicines used in Japan, among them: