ANT220H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Yunani Medicine, Ayurveda, Pharmacology
Document Summary
Traditional medicine is being more frequently used all around the world (western countries) Combining it by doctors would require much testing and research of efficacy before making that suggestion. Traditional medicine can be considered to belong to 3 main categories: codified medical systems include greatest traditions which have evolved over millennia (ayurveda, siddha, Unique understanding of physiology, pathogenesis, pharmacology and pharmaceuticals: folk medicine traditional knowledge systems more often orally transmitted, have been generated over centuries and use components of the ecosystem which are locally available and accessible. Diverse and adaptable based on changing context. Several similarities across cultures (geographically distinct communities: allied forms of health knowledge techniques which are related to well being. Yoga, tai-chi, qi-gong, meditations and breathing techniques. Use in many regions has increased to accessibility, flexibility, relatively low cost, low levels of technological input and relatively low side effects.
