"Medicine, Traditional" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Systems of medicine based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. The concept includes mystical and magical rituals (SPIRITUAL THERAPIES); PHYTOTHERAPY; and other treatments which may not be explained by modern medicine.
| Descriptor ID |
D008519
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.488 I01.076.201.450.654
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Medicine, Traditional" by people in Profiles.
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Ilesanmi OB, Akinmoladun AC, Elusiyan CA, Ogungbe IV, Olugbade TA, Olaleye MT. Neuroprotective flavonoids of the leaf of Antiaris africana Englea against cyanide toxicity. J Ethnopharmacol. 2022 Jan 10; 282:114592.
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Johnson W, Tchounwou PB, Yedjou CG. Therapeutic Mechanisms of Vernonia amygdalina Delile in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Molecules. 2017 Sep 22; 22(10).
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Gebrezgi MT, Trepka MJ, Kidane EA. Barriers to and facilitators of hypertension management in Asmara, Eritrea: patients' perspectives. J Health Popul Nutr. 2017 04 13; 36(1):11.
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Pachter LM, Weller SC, Baer RD, de Alba Garcia JEG, Glazer M, Trotter R, Klein RE, Gonzalez E. Culture and Dehydration: A Comparative Study of Ca?da de la Mollera (Fallen Fontanel) in Three Latino Populations. J Immigr Minor Health. 2016 10; 18(5):1066-1075.
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Welton M, Rodriguez-Lainz A, Loza O, Brodine S, Fraga M. Use of lead-glazed ceramic ware and lead-based folk remedies in a rural community of Baja California, Mexico. Glob Health Promot. 2018 Mar; 25(1):6-14.
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Saleem S, Jafri L, ul Haq I, Chang LC, Calderwood D, Green BD, Mirza B. Plants Fagonia cretica L. and Hedera nepalensis K. Koch contain natural compounds with potent dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitory activity. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 Oct 28; 156:26-32.
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Shishodia S. Molecular mechanisms of curcumin action: gene expression. Biofactors. 2013 Jan-Feb; 39(1):37-55.
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Kaholokula JK, Saito E, Mau MK, Latimer R, Seto TB. Pacific Islanders' perspectives on heart failure management. Patient Educ Couns. 2008 Feb; 70(2):281-91.
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Aitaoto N, Braun KL, Dang KL, So'a T. Cultural considerations in developing church-based programs to reduce cancer health disparities among Samoans. Ethn Health. 2007 Sep; 12(4):381-400.
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Young NN, Braun KL. La'au lapa'au and Western medicine in Hawai'i: experiences and perspectives of patients who use both. Hawaii Med J. 2007 Jul; 66(7):176, 178-80.