Non-codified traditional medicine practices from Belgaum Region in Southern India: present scenario.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional medicine in India can be classified into codified (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) and non-codified (folk medicine) systems. Both the systems contributing equally to the primary healthcare in India. The present study is aimed to understand the current scenario of medicinal practices of non-codified system of traditional medicine in Belgaum region, India.

Methods

The study has been conducted as a basic survey of identified non-codified traditional practitioners by convenience sampling with semi structured, open ended interviews and discussions. The learning process, disease diagnosis, treatment, remuneration, sharing of knowledge and socio-demographic data was collected, analysed and discussed.

Results

One hundred and forty traditional pract

SUBMITTER: Upadhya V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4084578 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature