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Therapeutics > Complementary Therapies > Medicine, Traditional
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Sociological Factors > Culture > Medicine, Traditional
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Anthropology > Anthropology, Cultural > Culture > Medicine, Traditional

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Medicine, Traditional  

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Definition

  • Systems of medicine based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. The concept includes mystical and magical rituals (SPIRITUAL THERAPIES); PHYTOTHERAPY; and other treatments which may not be explained by modern medicine.

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  • Traditional Medicine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SSK48QRF-6

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