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The Wikipedia article on Traditional Medicine can be edited to improve its quality, clarity, and comprehensiveness. Simplify and clarify the language in the introduction to ensure it is accessible to a broader audience. Add to the summary the main types of traditional medicine practices worldwide. It is reorganizing the content to improve the flow. For example, group-related practices and approaches together in subsections. Provide more detailed descriptions of various traditional medicine practices such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indigenous medicine.

''In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. Traditional medicine is a form of alternative medicine. Practices known as traditional medicines include traditional European medicine[citation needed], traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Korean medicine, traditional African medicine, Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, Unani, ancient Iranian medicine, traditional Iranian medicine, medieval Islamic medicine, Muti, Ifá, and Rongoā. Scientific disciplines that study traditional medicine include herbalism, ethnomedicine, ethnobotany, and medical anthropology.''

''One reason for the widespread use of traditional medicine in these regions is its accessibility and affordability compared to conventional medicine. Traditional healers are often more readily available in remote and rural areas where access to modern healthcare facilities is limited. Moreover, traditional medicine practices are deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the communities, which fosters trust and acceptance among the population.''

''World Health Organization. (2002). Traditional medicine: Growing needs and potential. WHO Policy Perspectives on Medicines. Retrieved from WHO website. ↩''

Practices known as traditional medicines include:


 * European Medicine [citation needed]
 * Chinese Medicine
 * Korean Medicine
 * African Medicine
 * Ayurveda
 * Siddha Medicine
 * Unani
 * Ancient Iranian Medicine
 * Iranian Medicine
 * Medieval Islamic Medicine
 * Muti
 * Ifá
 * Rongoā

In Chinese culture, people use herbal tea to treat colds instead of medicine.Tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, has been used as a medicinal herb and beverage for thousands of years, with detailed descriptions found in ancient Chinese texts like the Cha Jing (Tea Bible) and Xin Xiu Ben Cao

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''In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. Traditional medicine is a form of alternative medicine. Practices known as traditional medicines include traditional European medicine[citation needed], traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Korean medicine, traditional African medicine, Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, Unani, ancient Iranian medicine, traditional Iranian medicine, medieval Islamic medicine, Muti, Ifá, and Rongoā. Scientific disciplines that study traditional medicine include herbalism, ethnomedicine, ethnobotany, and medical anthropology.'' ''One reason for the widespread use of traditional medicine in these regions is its accessibility and affordability compared to conventional medicine. Traditional healers are often more readily available in remote and rural areas where access to modern healthcare facilities is limited. Moreover, traditional medicine practices are deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the communities, which fosters trust and acceptance among the population.''

''World Health Organization. (2002). Traditional medicine: Growing needs and potential. WHO Policy Perspectives on Medicines. Retrieved from WHO website. ↩''

Practices known as traditional medicines include:


 * European Medicine [citation needed]
 * Chinese Medicine
 * Korean Medicine
 * African Medicine
 * Ayurveda
 * Siddha Medicine
 * Unani
 * Ancient Iranian Medicine
 * Iranian Medicine
 * Medieval Islamic Medicine
 * MutiTrad
 * Ifá
 * Rongoā

In Chinese culture, people use herbal tea to treat colds instead of medicine. Tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, has been used as a medicinal herb and beverage for thousands of years, with detailed descriptions found in ancient Chinese texts like the Cha Jing (Tea Bible) and Xin Xiu Ben Cao. Traditional African medicine

Adding onto this subtopic, the medical plant Pygeum africanum. Pygeum africanum, an extract from the bark of the African prune tree, is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate causing urinary symptoms. The study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of Pygeum africanum in treating BPH compared to placebo and standard pharmacologic treatments. 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 1562 men were analyzed, focusing on urologic symptoms, nocturia, peak urine flow, residual volume, and side effects. Resulting in Pygeum africanum showed a significant improvement in urologic symptoms and flow measures compared to placebo.Men using Pygeum africanum were twice as likely to report symptom improvement. Reductions in nocturia by 19%, residual urine volume by 24%, and an increase in peak urine flow by 23% were observed. Adverse effects were mild and comparable to placebo. Pygeum africanum may be a useful treatment for BPH, but further placebo-controlled trials and studies comparing it to active controls are needed.

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. The main goals of Ayurveda are to promote good health, rather than fight disease, but treatments may be geared toward specific health problems.Ayurveda believes that everything in the universe, including the human body, is composed of five basic elements: earth (prithvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), air (vayu), and ether (akash). The five elements combine to form three life forces or energies, called doshas: Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Each person has a unique balance of these doshas, which influences their physical and mental characteristics and vulnerabilities to illnesses. This refers to an individual's unique constitution, which is determined by the balance of the three doshas at the time of conception. Understanding a person’s prakriti is crucial for diagnosis and treatment. Dhatus are the seven tissues of the body: plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow, and reproductive tissue. Malas are the waste products of the body. Agni refers to the digestive fire, which is essential for the proper digestion, absorption, and assimilation of food and nutrients.

Ayurvedic treatment often involves dietary changes to restore balance to the doshas. Certain foods are recommended or avoided based on an individual's dosha type and health condition. Ayurveda uses a wide range of herbs and plant-based medicines. Some well-known Ayurvedic herbs include turmeric, ashwagandha, and neem. This is a detoxification process intended to cleanse the body of toxins and restore balance. It involves five procedures: Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal administration), and Raktamokshana (bloodletting).