Medicinal plants with traditional use: Ethnobotany in the Indian subcontinent
Clinics in Dermatology
Short Title:
Clin. Dermatol.Medicinal plants with traditional use
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2018/06//May - undefined
Pages:
306 - 309
Sources ID:
96181
Collection:
Himalayan and Tibetan Medicine
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Traditional medicine uses cultural knowledge and practices to promote health maintenance as well as diagnose and treat disease. In developing countries, the majority of people rely on traditional medicines; however, many of these practices have not been rigorously and systematically studied or reported. We review the current understanding and research behind traditional therapies prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, including mind-body and energy-based healing, botanical medicine, and herbal remedies. Topics covered include Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, homeopathy, and medicinal plants such as neem, guggul, tulsi, amla, and turmeric.