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Alternative Medicine is a collective term referring to medical systems, practices, and products that differ from conventional Western medicine (biomedicine). WHO uses the term Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), encompassing diverse approaches such as traditional medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture, yoga, and homeopathy. These medical approaches emphasize prevention and holistic care, aiming to restore balance of mind and body. They are used in 170 countries worldwide and play a particularly important role in primary health care.
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<thead><tr><th>code</th><th>slug</th><th>name</th><th>description</th><th>category</th></tr></thead>
<tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>traditional-chinese-medicine</td><td>Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</td><td>A traditional medical system based on Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory.</td><td>Traditional Medical Systems</td></tr>
<tr><td>02</td><td>ayurveda</td><td>Ayurvedic Medicine</td><td>A traditional holistic medical system originating from India.</td><td>Traditional Medical Systems</td></tr>
<tr><td>03</td><td>acupuncture</td><td>Acupuncture</td><td>A traditional therapy using needles inserted at specific points on the body.</td><td>Mind-Body Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>04</td><td>chiropractic</td><td>Chiropractic</td><td>A manual therapy improving nervous system function through spinal adjustment.</td><td>Manipulative and Body-Based Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>05</td><td>homeopathy</td><td>Homeopathy</td><td>A system treating with minute amounts of natural substances based on the law of similars.</td><td>Alternative Medical Systems</td></tr>
<tr><td>06</td><td>naturopathy</td><td>Naturopathy</td><td>A medical system promoting the body's natural healing using natural therapies.</td><td>Alternative Medical Systems</td></tr>
<tr><td>07</td><td>herbal-medicine</td><td>Herbal Medicine</td><td>A natural therapy using medicinal plants to prevent and treat illness.</td><td>Natural Products</td></tr>
<tr><td>08</td><td>yoga</td><td>Yoga</td><td>A practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation from India.</td><td>Mind-Body Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>09</td><td>meditation</td><td>Meditation and Mindfulness</td><td>Mental training focusing attention and promoting relaxation.</td><td>Mind-Body Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>10</td><td>massage-therapy</td><td>Massage Therapy</td><td>A manual therapy manipulating tissues to promote relaxation and health.</td><td>Manipulative and Body-Based Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>11</td><td>aromatherapy</td><td>Aromatherapy</td><td>A therapy using essential oils to promote physical and mental health.</td><td>Natural Products</td></tr>
<tr><td>12</td><td>tai-chi-qigong</td><td>Tai Chi and Qigong</td><td>Chinese practices combining gentle movement and breathing exercises.</td><td>Mind-Body Practices</td></tr>
<tr><td>13</td><td>energy-therapy</td><td>Energy Therapies</td><td>Approaches treating by manipulating the body's energy fields.</td><td>Energy Therapies</td></tr>
<tr><td>14</td><td>unani-medicine</td><td>Unani Medicine</td><td>Arabic-Islamic traditional medicine of Greek origin.</td><td>Traditional Medical Systems</td></tr>
<tr><td>15</td><td>osteopathy</td><td>Osteopathy</td><td>A medical approach promoting health through musculoskeletal manipulation.</td><td>Manipulative and Body-Based Practices</td></tr></tbody>
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