Origins and History:
Alternative medicines have been long ancient story that sets the stage for today’s scientific broad healthcare. As an example, one product named Ayurveda that was developed in India over almost more than 3000 years ago that basically focuses to balance the body systems like herbal remedies, food, and yogic breathing. Qi, the ancient system from more than 2,500 years and considered as the flow of particular energy, is the foundation of Ancient Chinese treatment that is called (TCM) used basically to restore harmony and balance in the body. Moreover, it also involves various techniques like, tai chi, acupuncture, and herbal treatment (Sandpoint, 1996).
The techniques that include traditional methods are being practised from the number of years, which results in strong relationship between the natural world and human beings. The traditional healing practices, such as, spiritual rites, ancestral wisdom, and Herbal knowledge, all are mostly used by Indigenous communities worldwide for the purpose of healing. Let’s reflect some light on the other systems like, Indigenous and Tribal Healing Systems &Islamic and Middle East Traditions:
- The Indigenous cultures have traditions for healing based on natural remedies and spiritual beliefs across Americas, Australia, and the Africa. These medicines include the use of shamanic rituals, mixture of plants, and ceremonies. For instance, the medicine named Native American healing is a combination of sweat lodges, spiritual guidance, and herbal medicine.
- There is a system called Avicenna ( lbn Sina) that is developed with combination of Persian, Indian, and Greek medical knowledge. Moreover, The Canon of Medicine, that includes herbal medicine, lifestyle advice, and dietary recommendations which remained alive among people of the Middle East and Europe for centuries (Thousand Oaks C. S., 2011-2017).
An expanding and important part of the globe in the health care system is revolve around the alternative medicine or treatments. It provides the viewpoints that encourage individuals to choose traditional methods because of its overall preventive and wellbeing techniques. Healthcare professionals and Patients should make the judgements based on evidence, safety, and with an open communication (Sandpoint, 1996). By looking back to the history, It can be considered a promise of alternative medicines and its limitations. Overall, results can be better and best if a balanced strategy is applied that honours traditional and modern techniques of treatment.