Traditional Medicine in Asia

Traditional Medicine in Asia
recognized healers within their communities,
such as exorcists and spirit media, who
employ special healing arts associated with
the supernatural. Their methods and
beliefs are so diverse as to preclude their
incorporation in any formal system.
Individual governments will have to decide
on what place, if any, to accord them.
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Countries’ primary concern should be
to encourage the utilization of those
elements of traditional medicine which are
of value in their national health services.
In this modern age, the rich heritage of
traditional medicine should not remain the
exclusive or esoteric interest of only a few.
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