Contribution of traditional medicine in the healthcare system of the Middle East

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdem Yesilada
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Healthcare System

scholarly journals Traditional usage of medicinal plants by Temiar tribes in the State of Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Pakhriazad Hassan Zaki ◽  
Seca Gandaseca ◽  
Noorhayati Mohd Rashidi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Cultural Roots ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Traditional medicine has deep historical linkages and cultural roots. In a rural community, it is practice based on the ethnological, medical and heritage of the practitioners. Temiar indigenous tribe of Orang Asli in Kelantan, have their traditional way of beliefs and healing practices. This study examines the remedies using medicinal plants and herbs among the tribe members in Kampung Pasik, Kelantan, Malaysia. A structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews were conducted with 250 respondents. A total of 18 species of medicinal plants was recorded preferably used by the tribes. Results indicate that traditional phytoremedies practices play an important role in helping their healthcare system with the help of the tribe healers. Cultivated medicinal plant species represent 94% of the source, whereas 4.4% were found wild in the forest and 1.6% grown around their settlement. This study revealed that five preparations methods such as boiling (27.56%), pounded (27.45%), squeeze (21.60%), drying (14.17%) or concoction of various part of medicinal plants (9.22%). The most applied were by drinking (35.29%), chewing (32.70%) and 19.89% rubbing, poultice (6.40%) and shower ingredients (5.72%).

scholarly journals Ziziphus spina-christi (Christ's thorn jujube).

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julissa Rojas-Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Lateral Roots ◽  
Native Range ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
Native Flora ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Living Fence

Abstract Ziziphus spina-christi is a perennial, drought hardy tree. Despite some uncertainty regarding its native range, most sources suggest it originates from the Sahara and Sahel regions of Africa and the Middle East. It is adapted to grow in water-stressed habitats such as savannas and deserts. It is widely cultivated for its fruit, timber and use as fodder for livestock, as well as providing a stock-proof hedge and living fence, but is also used as a dune stabilizer, because of its very deep taproot and spreading lateral roots and in traditional medicine. Due to its cultivation, it has been introduced to parts of northern and tropical Africa and Madagascar. In 1885, Z. spina-christi was introduced to Curacao in the Caribbean, where it is now considered invasive. It has also been introduced to the neighbouring islands of Aruba and Bonaire. This species is an aggressive colonizer that, forms spiny and impenetrable thickets displacing and outcompeting native flora.

scholarly journals Immunomodulator in Traditional Healthcare System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Saboo
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
Ancient Time ◽  
Life Threatening

In all over world the importance of traditional medicine for the use as treatment against of life threatening diseases is acceptable. Due to heavy potency and availability of the natural sources it’s easy to utilize this traditional knowledge for treatment, prevention or mitigation against diseases. In this chapter we discuss about different potent Immuno-modulating drugs which majorly act as immune stimulant. From the ancient time these drugs having potent active constituent which shown prominent effect in treatment of diseases. Considering efficiency with safety plant derived drugs having very global market this review discusses immunomodulating plant with their active constituent.

scholarly journals Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Africa and Middle East: An Attempt to Predict the Present and Future Implications on the Healthcare System

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 271-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed H. Ahmed ◽  
Sufian K. Noor ◽  
Sarra O. Bushara ◽  
Nazik Elmalaika Husain ◽  
Wadie M. Elmadhoun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

scholarly journals Healthcare and Health Problems from the Perspective of Indigenous Population of the Peruvian Amazon: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7728
Author(s):  
Bárbara Badanta ◽  
Giancarlo Lucchetti ◽  
Sergio Barrientos-Trigo ◽  
Elena Fernández-García ◽  
Lorena Tarriño-Concejero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Peruvian Amazon ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems

Indigenous communities usually experience higher levels of mortality and poorer access to healthcare services compared to non-indigenous communities. This study aims to understand the most prevalent health problems and their treatment in the Asháninka indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We conducted an ethnographic study in order to explore the perceived health problems, the use of traditional medicine and the resources offered by the official Peruvian healthcare system. Field notes and semi-structured interviews were used. A total of 16 indigenous and four non-indigenous people were interviewed, and interpretative analysis was used to identify themes. The Asháninka community is an overlooked population, which, due to distance restrictions, misconceptions and ethnical disparities, is far away from an appropriate healthcare system and is subjected to acute medical conditions such as infections and gastrointestinal problems. This group tends to seek traditional medicine, mostly herbal medications and traditional healers. The use of a health professional is seen as a last resort. Although the official Peruvian health system incorporates community participation strategies to improve the healthcare of indigenous people, the shortage of material, human resources and cultural sensitivity makes this difficult. Healthcare strategies should be devised and implemented in order to minimize health inequality in this population.

scholarly journals A Review of the Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses, and Biological Activities of the Genus Ballota and Otostegia

Planta Medica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 869-910
Author(s):  
Sergio Rosselli ◽  
Gianfranco Fontana ◽  
Maurizio Bruno
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Chemical Profiles ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractThe 2 genera Ballota and Otostegia, belonging to the Lamiaceae family, are closely related taxonomically and found mainly in the Mediterranean area, Middle East, and North Africa. Since ancient times, they have been largely employed in traditional medicine for their biological properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, insecticidal, anti-malaria, etc. Phytochemical investigations of Ballota and Otostegia species have revealed that diterpenoids are the main constituents of the genera. A large number of flavonoids and other metabolites were also identified. This review, covering literature from 1911 up to 2018, includes traditional uses, chemical profiles (both of volatile and nonvolatile metabolites), and biological properties of all the taxa of these 2 genera studied to date.

Integrating traditional medical practice with primary healthcare system in Eritrea

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
GebreMichael Kibreab Habtom
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Medical Practice ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Traditional Medical Practice

Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to assess the perceptions and attitudes of modern medical practitioners (MMPs) and traditional medical practitioners (TMPs) about traditional medical practice and to analyze the utilization of traditional medicine in Eritrea.: The data for this study were collected in a 10-month period from January to October 2004. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three sub-zones of Eritrea:: Our study reveals that there is a significant difference in perception and attitude between MMPs and TMPs about traditional medical practice in Eritrea. Their differences lie not only in their way of thinking but also in their perceptions of man and health. Our study further shows that in most rural communities in Eritrea, the use of traditional medicine and self-care is extensive. This is the case even in the presence of the supposedly free/subsidized health care available in government health centers.: Higher confidence in traditional medicine for the treatment of serious illnesses, irrespective of availability of western medical service in many parts of Eritrea, indicates the need for selective integration of traditional medical practice with the primary healthcare system of the country.

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