Indigenous Systems of Medicine
Indigenous system of medicine always played an important role in meeting the global health care needs. According to WHO about 80% of the world population rely on traditional medicine for their primary healthcare needs. Six well recognised traditional medicine systems are Ayurveda & Yoga, Shidda, Unani, Naturopathy & Homeopathy.
Ayurveda, Shidda & Yoga are said to be the indigenous systems.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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“Good medicine is bitter, but it cures illness.”
—Chinese proverb.
Confucius.