Data: 01/01/2022

Introduction. Persian Medicine 2022 explores the deep-rooted history and current state of Persian (Iranian traditional) medicine, a practice enriched by historical connections with Chinese, Graeco-Roman, and Ayurvedic medicine due to Persia’s location along the Silk Road. Persian medicine plays a significant role in Iranian health care, supported by national policies since 1996, including initia...
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Data: 01/01/2022

Chapter 1: International View to Traditional Medicine in Health Care System. The document describes the international perspective on traditional and complementary medicine in health systems. It outlines the World Health Organization’s benchmarks for traditional therapists and training guidelines for systems like Tuina, Unani, Ayurveda, Nuad Thai, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, and Traditional Chinese...
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Data: 17/08/2023

In Pakistan, the integration of Unani medicine into the national health system exemplifies successful public-private collaboration within the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). Rooted in Greco-Arabic medical traditions, Unani medicine is legally recognized and regulated under the Unani, Ayurvedic, and Homeopathic Practitioners Act of 1965. While the public sector provides regulatory frameworks a...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This visual compendium presents a rich and diverse overview of traditional medicine practices across the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO), highlighting cultural heritage, historical figures, and therapeutic methods used in various countries. The document features iconic images and concise information on prominent traditional healing modalities such as Hijama (cupping), acupuncture, herbal medic...
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Data: 17/08/2023

Es a photographic record documenting the diversity of traditional medicinal practices in Côte d'Ivoire. The document provides detailed descriptions of indigenous plants, including their local names and therapeutic uses, alongside high-resolution images. It also includes visual documentation of traditional tools such as grinding stones and wooden mortars, used in the preparation of remedies. The c...
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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

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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