Role of Traditional Medicine in Human Society
The traditional medicines have been playing a significant role in the human society for centuries. Traditional medical practice illustrates the medical knowledge practices, which developed centuries ago within a variety of societies before the era of modern allopathic or homeopathic medication begins. Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani, herbal, African Yoruba Ifa, Muti as well as many other ancient medical practices from all over the world included in these medicines.
Historically, at the end of the twentieth century, a number of traditions came to dominate the practice of traditional medicine. Among all, the herbal medicine system of ancient Greek and ancient Roman sources, the Ayurvedic medicine system from India, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani-Tibb medicine and Shamanic Herbalism were the most dominant at the end of the twentieth century.
About fifty-five percent of present Allopathic or Homeopathic medications, which are using in the world, derived from plant or herb sources.
Roughly 40% of plants provide active ingredients for modern drugs or medicines, and because of their use in traditional medicines, they came to the interest of researchers.
More than 120 active ingredients presently isolated from the medicinal herbs.
More than 8,000 active ingredients in the present pharmacopoeias extracted from plant sources.
Historically, at the end of the twentieth century, a number of traditions came to dominate the practice of traditional medicine. Among all, the herbal medicine system of ancient Greek and ancient Roman sources, the Ayurvedic medicine system from India, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani-Tibb medicine and Shamanic Herbalism were the most dominant at the end of the twentieth century.
Key Contributions to Modern Medicines
The fundamental concepts of Modern allopathic medicine have developed from traditional (Unani and Ayurvedic) medicines.About fifty-five percent of present Allopathic or Homeopathic medications, which are using in the world, derived from plant or herb sources.
Roughly 40% of plants provide active ingredients for modern drugs or medicines, and because of their use in traditional medicines, they came to the interest of researchers.
More than 120 active ingredients presently isolated from the medicinal herbs.
More than 8,000 active ingredients in the present pharmacopoeias extracted from plant sources.