Data: 17/08/2023

This document offers a comprehensive exploration of phytotherapy practices in Bénin, featuring detailed botanical descriptions of medicinal plants alongside their traditional and therapeutic uses. It includes specific preparation techniques aimed at promoting the integration of plant-based remedies into local healthcare systems. Enhanced with multiple photographs depicting various medicinal plant...
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Data: 17/08/2013

This handbook documents the traditional medicinal plants used by the Sidama people in Ethiopia, providing botanical descriptions, therapeutic uses, preparation methods, and cultural practices associated with treating various ailments. Serving as both a repository of indigenous knowledge and an educational tool, it aims to support the integration of traditional medicine into local healthcare system...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This document outlines key considerations for developing consumer information to promote the proper use of traditional medicine (TM) and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It emphasizes the importance of clear and transparent communication, relevance, accuracy, credible sources, regular updates, and objectivity. The guide is designed to help consumers assess the reliability of TM/CAM in...
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Data: 01/01/2013

This presentation outlines the key objectives and strategic directions of the WHO Traditional Medicine (TM) Strategy 2014-2023. It focuses on building a knowledge base through policy development, strengthening quality assurance and safety of TM products and practices, and promoting universal health coverage by integrating traditional medicine into national health systems. The strategy emphasizes e...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This document provides a framework for developing consumer information to ensure the proper use of Traditional Medicine (TM) and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). It outlines key elements such as identifying reliable information, understanding therapeutic claims, and ensuring quality and safety of TM/CAM products and practices. The content emphasizes evidence-based approaches, practiti...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The E-course for Laboratory Capacity Building for Improving Quality Control of Traditional Medicine was developed by WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Office with support from National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS) and the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development (NIKOM) in the Republic of Korea.The program is aimed to strengthen the quality control for traditional ...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The document is a welcome message from the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office to attendees of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. It introduces the Western Pacific Region, highlighting its diversity, demographic changes, and the significance of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) practices. The document outlines the exhibit's structure based on four action areas from the WHO’s...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This strategic document emphasizes the growing reliance on and importance of traditional and complementary medicine across the diverse countries of the Western Pacific Region. It promotes the integration of T&CM into primary healthcare frameworks, ensuring that traditional practices are quality-assured, safe, and effective. The framework encourages governments to develop supportive policies, stren...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The e-poster presents an overview of how Ayurveda-related information is integrated into the GlobinMed platform, which aims to be a leading provider of evidence-based information on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) toward the establishment of Integrated Medicine. It outlines the vision, mission, and key focus areas such as conservation, safety, medicinal herbs databases, research, and...
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Data: 17/08/2023

Malaysia, recognized for its rich biodiversity, has about 1,200 plant species with medicinal properties and ranks 12th globally according to the National Biodiversity Index. To preserve traditional knowledge, FRIM leads documentation efforts in West Malaysia, while SBC and SaBC are responsible for East Malaysia. These initiatives document the medicinal plant knowledge of the Malay and Orang Asli c...
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