Ethics in Herbal Medicine
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چکیده
Herbal system of medicine has been practiced since historical times and traces its roots to ancient civilizations. Although, we define alternative systems of healing as subjects that are not taught in medical schools, it is worthwhile to mention that before the availability of synthetic drugs, plant-based remedies formed the basis of primary healthcare system. Herbal infusion, decoction and tinctures were house-hold remedies for common ailments. In the Indian context, the house hold remedies are better known as dadi ma ke nuskhe (elderly formulations).
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