Traditional medicine encompasses a large
number of practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs that include remedies
drawn from plant, animal or mineral extracts, in addition to spiritual, manual
or psychological techniques such as massage, meditation and acupuncture.
It also includes
knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities
embodying traditional lifestyles that are relevant for the conservation and
sustainable use of biological diversity.
Traditional medical knowledge and practice are intrinsically linked in
most societies to other domains and traditions. For example, in drawing on
plant, animal and mineral resources, traditional medicine reflects broader
cultural beliefs and knowledge of the natural environment in which a
communitylives. Thus they may often play an important role in various
interrelated domains of life, such as ritual and ceremony.
Such knowledge is transmitted through the oral network in many communities in the world.
Today, the value of traditional medicine is recognized and there is growing international interest in products derived from its know-how and practices. Just as many custodian communities continue to abide by their traditional medical knowledge.
Such knowledge is transmitted through the oral network in many communities in the world.
Today, the value of traditional medicine is recognized and there is growing international interest in products derived from its know-how and practices. Just as many custodian communities continue to abide by their traditional medical knowledge.
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