Fecha: 17/08/2023

The Instituto de Investigaciones Fármaco Bioquímicas (IIFB) of the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés has conducted numerous research projects on medicinal plants and antiparasitic biomolecules, supported by national and international programs. Key initiatives include studies on biomolecules of medicinal and industrial interest (2013–2020, UMSA-ASDI), bioprospecting of Amazonian antiparasitic sp...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

Evanta (Galipea longiflora), a tree traditionally used by the Tacana people of Bolivia, has long been applied for the treatment of diarrhea, parasites, ulcers, leishmaniasis, and as a fortifying remedy for individuals of all ages. Quinoline alkaloids have been identified as the plant’s active components. Clinical validation studies between 2007 and 2012 at Palos Blancos Hospital demonstrated tha...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

Founded in 2018, the TCIM Researchers Network connects universities, governments, and scientific societies to promote research, knowledge dissemination, and the implementation of evidence-based policies in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM). The network fosters global collaboration, with a presence in 41 countries across continents, and is linked to initiatives such as the...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

Several strategic initiatives have been developed in collaboration with PAHO/WHO to strengthen the role of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in public health. The Brazilian Observatory of Integrative Oncology promotes evidence-based practices in integrative oncology alongside partners such as IARC-WHO, PAHO, and national cancer institutes from the USA and Brazil. A region...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

CABSIN and CIBS/FIOCRUZ are leading a collaborative initiative to recover historical knowledge and compile pharmacological and toxicological data on 621 native Brazilian medicinal plants, drawing from five classical treatises published between the 17th and 20th centuries. The project involves selecting key historical documents, conducting an extensive literature review to build a scientific databa...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

In 2023, in cooperative work between CABSIN and the São Paulo Municipal Health Secretariat, the best evidence of interventions were included in the government's guideline for chronic pain based on the TCIM EVIDENCE MAP ON CHRONIC PAIN, in order to promote integrative care. A panel of experts in chronic pain assessed the effect and quality of systematic reviews using the Amstar2 method, recommend...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

Farol is a social impact strategy designed to promote health and well-being in vulnerable urban communities in São Paulo, Brazil, by connecting the community with the public health system and the City of São Paulo’s Health Secretariat. It applies advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve accessibility to evidence-based Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medi...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

The National University of San Marcos in Peru, founded in 1551, offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Alternative Therapies through its Faculty of Medicine. Established in 2005 and officially recognized by academic resolutions, the program provides six specializations: Medical Management, Nursing Care, Physiotherapeutic Methods, Psychological Interventions, Pharmaceutical Management and Care, and Nutri...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

The project provides a comprehensive mapping of the statutory regulation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) practitioners across Canada and the United States. It covers professions such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, massage therapy, midwifery, and naturopathy. In Canada, a map illustrates the provinces where each profession is regulated, based on data from The TCIM Lab (20...
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Fecha: 17/08/2023

The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) is a global educational authority that brings together healthcare providers, researchers, and academics. Its mission is to promote holistic care that treats the whole person—mind, body, spirit, community, and planet. AIHM unites conventional, traditional, and interprofessional practitioners and emphasizes core values like equity, diversity, and...
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