TRADITIONAL

MEDICINE
80% of the worlds population depends for its primary health
care needs on medicines derived from plants and animals

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
DEFINITIONS
The sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on
the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different
cultures, whether explicable or not
Used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention,
diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental
illness."

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
HISTORY
InAncient Egyptian medicine, theEbers papyrusfrom c. 1552 BC records a
list of folk remedies and magical medical practices.
TheOld Testamentalso mentions herb use and cultivation in regards
toKashrut.
Many herbs and minerals used in Ayurveda were described by ancient
Indian herbalists such asCharakaandSushrutaduring the 1st millennium
BC

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TRADITIONAL
MEDICINE
HERBS - PLANT

HERBS - PLANT
Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or
phytomedicine
Refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves,
bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes.
Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside
conventional medicine.

GARLIC
Garlic is native to Siberia, but spread to other parts of the
world over 5000 years ago. Now, it is used globally all
over the world for medicinal purposes.

BENEFITS OF GARLIC
Can be used for:
Conditions related to the heart and blood system such ashigh blood
pressure,low blood pressure,high cholesterol, inheritedhigh
cholesterol, coronaryheart disease, heart attack, reduced blood flow
due to narrowed arteries,
Common illnesses such as fever, coughs, headache, stomach ache,
asthma, etc.
Fighting stress and fatigue.
To treat fungal infections, warts and corns (when applied to skins or
nails)

GARLIC SIDE EFFECTS & HOW TO

CONSUME
When taken by mouth, garlic can cause:
Bad breath, a burning sensation in the mouth or stomach, heartburn,
gas, nausea, vomiting, body odor, and diarrhea (worse with raw garlic)
Increase the risk of bleeding
Asthma
Other allergic reactions
When applied to the skin can cause:
Skin damage that is similar to a burn (when used as gels, pastes or
mouthwash)
Severe skin irritation (when used as raw garlic)

How does it work?

Garlic produces a chemical called Allicin which makes garlic work for certain
conditions and makes garlic smell.
Some products are made "odorless" by aging the garlic, but this process can also
make the garlic less effective.

GINGER
Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China,
Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South
American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle
East to use as medicine and with food.

BENEFITS OF GINGER:
Reduces the risk of nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment and cancer treatment.
Reduces menstrual period pain
Morning sickness for pregnant women
To treat various types of stomach problems, such as motion sickness,diarrhea,etc.
Ginger can also be used:
In foods and beverages, ginger is used as a flavoring agent.
In manufacturing, ginger is used as fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.

How does it work?

Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers
believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may
also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.
In foods and beverages, ginger is used as a flavoring agent.
In manufacturing, ginger is used as for fragrance in soaps andcosmetics.
One of the chemicals in ginger is also used as an ingredient inlaxative, anti-gas,
and antacidmedications.

GINGER SIDE EFFECTS

When taken by mouth:
Mild side effects including heartburn, diarrhea, and general stomach discomfort.
Some women have reported extra menstrual bleeding while taking ginger.
Ginger isPOSSIBLY SAFEwhen it is applied to the skin appropriately, short-term.

When applied onto the skin:

Might cause irritation on the skin for certain people

Regarding bleeding disorders:

Taking ginger might increase your risk of bleeding.

For diabetic patients:

Ginger might increase your insulin levels and/or lower your blood sugar

Heart conditions:
High doses of ginger might worsen some heart conditions.

GREEN TEA
Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is
one of the less processed types of tea (with white
tea the least) and therefore contains one of the
mostantioxidantsand beneficial polyphenols.

BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA

Decrease tumor growth and protect against damage caused by ultraviolet radiation
Reduces the risk of heart diseases.
Lowers cholesterol
Reduces the risk of stroke
Enhance the brains cognitive functions, especially the memory

Side effects
People with severe caffeine sensitivities could experienceinsomnia,anxiety,
irritability, nausea orupset stomach.
If taken with stimulant drugs, green tea could possibly increaseblood
pressureand heart rate.
In particular, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with heart problems
orhigh blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, or anxiety
disorders should not take green tea supplements or extracts. 4
Green tea supplements contain high levels of active substances that will
trigger side effects when taken with other herbs, supplements or medications.

Stevia
Stevia is a green, leafy plant that is native to South America.
It has been used for medicinal purposes for many centuries.
The plant has also been bred for its strong, sweet flavor and
used as a sweetener.
The two majorsweet compoundsthat are isolated from the
leaves are called Stevioside and Rebaudioside A. These two
compounds are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar.

How does it work

The two majorsweet compoundsthat are isolated from the leaves are called
Stevioside and Rebaudioside A.
These two compounds are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar.

Benefits
Reduces blood sugar by about 18% for type II diabetic patients
Stevia lowers both blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal
Reduces risk of heart diseases, strokes and kidney failures

 (https://authoritynutrition.com/stevia/)
(http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php)
(www.herbalremediesadvice.org)
(http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-961-ginger.aspx?
activeingredientid=961)

CLOSURE

Does this practice really worth

it?
HERES WHY In the extract from the General Guidelines for Methodologies
on Research and Evaluation of Traditional Medicine;
World Health Organization said The use of traditional
medicine is well established and widely acknowledged to be
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE, and may be accepted by national
authorities

Reference: http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/definitions/en/

Advantages of Traditional Medicine

Fewer side effects
Extract from the Homeopathic Plus :
The difference between chemical side-effects from conventional medicines
and the energetic side-effects of homeopathic remedies is that energetic
effects are usually minor and do not harm, poison or create addiction to the
patients.
When used in homeopathy, the herb is extremely diluted, purportedly
removing the risk of side effects.

Reference: http://homeopathyplus.com/q-do-homeopathic-remedies-have-side-effects/

Advantages of Traditional Medicine

Inexpensive
Some of the plants can be planted outside the house.
For your information ; snake grass or belalai gajah are used
traditionally tropical weather countries.
In Thailand,it is clinically proven for treatments of skin rashes
and herpes also used to cure snake bites.
In Indonesia,it is locally used to treat patients with kidney
failures
In Malaysia,it is famous for having good effects on cancer
patients and to reduce symptoms of dialysis patients.
Reference : https://uncleherbs.org/

This shows that Snake

Grass can be planted
outside our house

Advantages of Traditional Medicine

Easy to be found
It is true. We can find these animals or plants derived medicine
everywhere around us.

Grasshoppers

Peppermint

Maggots
Sage

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AmazingAnimals/story?id=7813245&page=1
http://odyb.net/discoveries/27-medicinal-plants-worth-your-garden-space/

References : http://healthinformatics.wikispaces.com/allopathic+medicine

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