Significance of Folk medicine
Folk medicine encompasses traditional healing practices deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of specific communities. These practices often employ natural remedies derived from local flora, making them accessible and low-cost alternatives to chemical medicines. Their use is prevalent in rural and tribal areas, where remedies passed down through generations address various health issues using plants like Mitragyna parvifolia, Neem, and others. Folk medicine blends cultural beliefs with practical healing methods, forming a significant aspect of local healthcare systems.
Synonyms: Traditional medicine, Herbal medicine, Alternative medicine, Ethnomedicine, Home remedies, Natural remedies, Indigenous medicine, Popular medicine, Natural medicine, Naturopathy
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The concept of Folk medicine in scientific sources
Folk medicine encompasses traditional remedies and healing practices inherited through generations within communities, emphasizing local knowledge and cultural significance in health care, reflecting the unique beliefs and practices of those societies.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) A traditional form of medicine derived from cultural practices, often utilizing natural remedies and herbal treatments.[1] (2) Traditional medicinal practices and therapies that use natural substances, like Abroma Augusta, for health benefits.[2] (3) Traditional healing practices that rely on local plants and remedies, often passed down through generations within tribal communities.[3] (4) Traditional practices involving natural remedies for healing, including the use of parts of Mitragyna parvifolia.[4] (5) Traditional medicinal practices utilizing plants like Plectranthus amboinicus for treating various ailments.[5]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Traditional healing practices and remedies that are based on local knowledge and the use of natural resources.[6] (2) Traditional healing practices based on the cultural knowledge and practices of local communities, often involving herbal remedies.[7] (3) Traditional healing practices that are rooted in culture and often utilize local plants for various health ailments.[8] (4) Traditional practices of healing and medicine that utilize local plants and knowledge specific to a cultural group—in this case, by the Kotas of Nilgiri District.[9] (5) Traditional healing practices that utilize tannin-containing raw materials for treatments, such as using pomegranate rind for dysentery.[10]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Traditional practices based primarily on cultural beliefs and natural resources, often passed down through generations.[11] (2) Traditional remedies and healing practices that have been inherited from ancestors and are often specific to local cultures.[12] (3) Traditional healing practices and remedies used by local cultures, often passed down through generations.[13] (4) Folk medicine encompasses traditional healing practices that use herbal extracts or their active ingredients in various cultures.[14] (5) Traditional practices and remedies, including the use of snake venom, that have been mentioned across various cultures for treating diseases.[15]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Non-professional herbal treatments that are practiced in local settings, which contributed to the TCAM use among surveyed patients.[16] (2) Traditional remedies that are passed through generations within communities, often using local plants for treatment.[17]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) As a form of folk medicine, Haridra has been used traditionally across cultures for the treatment of numerous ailments.[18] (2) Traditional remedies and practices used across various regions in India for the treatment of rabies.[19]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Traditional remedies and healing practices that are passed down through generations in specific communities, typically based on local knowledge.[20]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Traditional healing practices that utilize plants, prevalent among indigenous communities worldwide.[21]