Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Traditional Medicine

Traditional medicine refers to a system of healthcare practices that have been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. It is based on the use of plants, minerals and other natural ingredients to help prevent, diagnose and treat medical conditions. Traditional medicine is highly significant as it is oft…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 107× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Traditional medicine refers to a system of healthcare practices that have been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. It is based on the use of plants, minerals and other natural ingredients to help prevent, diagnose and treat medical conditions. Traditional medicine is highly significant as it is often the only source of healthcare available in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. Additionally, traditional medicine has been used to inform and support the development of modern healthcare systems. Its uses range from providing a safe alternative to modern medicine in cases where it is not available, to being a source of inspiration for new treatments and therapies. In many cases, traditional medicine is an effective, low-cost and accessible way to promote health and well-being.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 107 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Traditional Medicine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Alternative Medicine and Mind Body Practices.

Journal editorial board
Akiko Tokinobu · Japan Bruno Bordoni · Italy

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