Significance of Alternative medicine
Synonyms: Complementary medicine, Holistic medicine, Natural medicine, Integrative medicine, Alternative therapies, Traditional medicine
In Dutch: Alternatieve geneeskunde; In Finnish: Vaihtoehtoinen lääketiede; In Spanish: Medicina alternativa; In German: Alternative Medizin
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Hindu concept of 'Alternative medicine'
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It involves complementary treatments that are gaining recognition for their potential in enhancing pain management and accelerating recovery from musculoskeletal disorders like student's elbow.[1] (2) Alternative medicine is relevant as the study explores the use of Dadima Swarasa with Lajamanda, and the research suggests these preparations as a safe and nontoxic alternative for treating morning sickness.[2] (3) Alternative medicine is widely used in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of an extensive range of ailments, offering alternative approaches to healthcare.[3] (4) These are being used by about 60 percent of the world's population, and are not only used by the rural population for their primary health care in developing countries but are also used in developed countries where modern medicines dominate.[4] (5) The need to search for some of this is highly desirable due to the long term side effects and dose dependency of other treatments.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Alternative medicine refers to medical treatments used in place of standard medical treatments, such as Ayurvedic herbal medicines for managing functional dyspepsia symptoms.[6] (2) This is a publication that includes the study on the activity of rosemary essential oil.[7] (3) This is an area in which the author conducts research, and it is linked to the proposal of alternative herbal treatments for the illness.[8] (4) This is a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine, also known as CAM.[9] (5) This is a type of medicine that Ayurveda can be, and standardizing Ayurvedic treatments can enhance the credibility of Ayurveda as a viable alternative or complementary system of medicine.[10]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Ayurveda has played important key role in Alternative Medicine, Traditional Ayurveda science.[11] (2) The search for some alternative medicine is advisable because modern management of bronchitis and bronchial asthma provides temporary relief with long term side effects.[12] (3) Medical treatments that are used instead of standard medical treatments and that patients are seeking to treat sexual dysfunction.[13] (4) A perspective on the use of this medicine among survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplant.[14] (5) This refers to medical treatments that are used in place of standard medical treatments.[15]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) This is an area where aromatic essential oils are utilized in aromatherapy to improve physical and psychological well-being, according to the provided information.[16] (2) Different healing practices that contrast with mainstream biomedical practices.[17]
The concept of Alternative medicine in local and regional sources
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Methods of treatment outside of conventional medicine, which the Prince of Wales advocated for in a debate with Dr. Michael Baun.[18]
The concept of Alternative medicine in scientific sources
Alternative medicine encompasses diverse, non-conventional healthcare practices that differ from or complement standard medical approaches. These include herbal remedies, plant-based treatments, and therapies like Ayurveda, often used for various conditions. It is increasingly explored for its potential benefits and is rooted in historical and cultural traditions.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Alternative medicine is referenced in the context of trends in its use in the United States from 1990-1997.[19] (2) It is a field where attention is directed to explore essential oils possessing biological effects including anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-cancer activities.[20] (3) This study showed that the different solvent extracts of P. capitata growing on rubber tree are not toxic.[21] (4) Reasons, perceived efficacy and factors associated with complementary and alternative medicine use among Malaysian patients with diabetes mellitus.[22] (5) An increased use of this medicine and complementary medicine, including medicinal plants, is being used in cancer management.[23]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Honey serves as a complementary and alternative medicine for most diseases, indicating its versatility in healthcare.[24] (2) Medical practices that are not considered standard, often used in conjunction with conventional medical treatments.[25] (3) This is a type of treatment approach, which is mentioned in relation to the use of natural honey, indicating its potential as a complementary therapy.[26] (4) This is the type of medicine that is one of the fastest-growing available today, and it is used to treat everyday ailments as well as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body.[27] (5) This is a non-conventional approach, where laughter therapy has a place due to its universal effectiveness and lack of side effects for health benefits.[28]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This PHF may be an ideal alternative medicine for the antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic actions.[29] (2) Medical treatments that are used instead of standard treatments and can be derived from herbal sources.[30] (3) These are composed of herbals, minerals, and organic matter, and are used in traditional systems for treating rheumatoid arthritis.[31] (4) A portion of the respondents reported using herbal or alternative medicine.[32] (5) Natural essential oils can be employed for the treatment of infectious agents.[33]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) These are the use of medicinal plants as sources for the discovery of novel bioactive compounds for drug development.[34] (2) Alternative medicine is used by patients, and it is on the increase globally among cancer patients, and it is used because of the perceived failure of western medicine to deliver intended results.[35] (3) Medical practices that are used in place of standard medical treatments, which are often not widely accepted in certain areas of the world.[36] (4) Treatments and practices used as an alternative to conventional medicine, and medicinal plants offer alternative affordable organic medicine for poultry farmers and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs.[37] (5) Alternative medicine, also known as phytomedicine, is becoming one of the most important aspects of the rapidly expanding global commercial health enterprise.[38]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) There is a preference for traditional, complementary or this, requiring family or spousal permission to access cancer or screening services.[39] (2) This refers to medical treatments outside of conventional medicine, and an active role for this in managing hypertension influenced social norms on health.[40] (3) This is a form of treatment that is prevalent among patients with gastrointestinal diseases and is used in conjunction with other approaches.[41] (4) The use of alternative medicine was mentioned as a reason for late presentation, and it is a factor to be considered in the context of delayed medical care.[42] (5) Alternative medicine is discussed, highlighting the field's transformations over the years, and its continued popularity among a significant number of Ghanaians despite many challenges.[43]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Alternative medicine is a type of medicine that is used widely for treating atopic eczema and is commonly used in conjunction with conventional medicines prescribed by mainstream healthcare professionals.[44] (2) Alternative medicine refers to medical practices, beliefs, and products that are not considered part of accepted Western medicine, and are utilized by HIV patients.[45] (3) This refers to healthcare practices used in place of standard medical treatments, which are important in this context, because they are widely used.[46] (4) Alternative medicine is mentioned as a part of complementary and alternative medicine, which includes various traditional practices and treatment interventions, and is used together with biomedicine to provide a comprehensive health-related treatment intervention or as the preferred practice.[47]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) These are non-conventional medical approaches, such as those derived from plants, and were considered by some as preferable to vaccines, particularly in the early phases of the pandemic.[48] (2) The results provide information of alkaloids and flavonoids to the researcher for the development of this type of medicine of hepatitis C.[49] (3) This is a range of medical treatments and practices outside of standard care, and is gaining popularity in Australia, with consumer spending doubling in a few years.[50]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is the usage of this medicine by HIV patients in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, and is part of a longitudinal study.[51] (2) This encompasses medical treatments and practices that are used instead of standard medical treatments, often sought by patients seeking different approaches to their health concerns.[52]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This refers to medical practices outside of mainstream medicine, and is used in the context of HIV patients in a specific region.[53]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) There are no studies on any published EBP measurement instrument in the field of osteopathy, or in the rest of complementary and alternative medicine, in which the factors influencing EBP have been analysed with the methodology used in this study.[54] (2) Alternative Medicine refers to a range of medical therapies that are not considered standard medical treatments, and knowledge of alternative medicine exists among cardiovascular disease patients.[55] (3) Alternative medicines, such as triptolide, are sometimes used by patients, which could have suppressed their immune function, and these alternative treatments can affect the susceptibility to herpes zoster, potentially confounding the results.[56] (4) The deep learning approach has a powerful ability to learn the proper molecular descriptors for Meridian prediction and to provide novel insights into the complementary and alternative medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine.[57] (5) It describes healthcare practices and treatments that are not part of standard conventional medicine, often rooted in cultural or traditional beliefs.[58]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The use of medicinal herbs or health treatments with alternative medicine (acupuncture, homoeopathy) is something that students were interested in.[59]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Alternative medicines, primarily from herbal sources, are depended upon by a substantial percentage of the world's population for their healthcare needs.[60] (2) Alternative medicine encompasses the use of herb based drugs, which may influence the progression of heart diseases and offer a comprehensive approach to restoring bodily balance.[61] (3) Therapeutic practices used to stabilize blood glucose levels, often utilized in developing countries due to the expense and unavailability of conventional antidiabetic agents.[62] (4) Alternative medicine utilizes lavender for treating a range of symptoms such as stress, anxiety, headaches, and insomnia, highlighting its traditional therapeutic uses.[63] (5) The inaccessibility and high cost of new generation antibiotics encourage the search for substances from alternative medicines that have demonstrated antimicrobial activity.[64]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A category of healthcare practices as it exists in the United States.[65] (2) "Alternative Medicine" is mentioned in the text, referring to medical treatments that are used instead of standard medical treatments, often based on different philosophical approaches.[66] (3) Alternative medicines, as well as complementary medicines, traditional medicines, religious medicines, and self-treatment, are therapeutic interactions of various systems for healthcare.[67]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is a set of approaches used instead of conventional medicine, including practices like herbal supplements and other treatments that are not mainstream.[68]