Concept information
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communication studies
science and technology communication
challenges, issues, and controversies
alternative medicine
social science subjects
health and social care
complementary and alternative medicine
alternative medicine
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lifestyle medicine and health
concepts in lifestyle medicine
complementary and alternative medicine
alternative medicine
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health services research
health professionals and healthcare organizations
complementary and alternative medicine
alternative medicine
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epidemiology
medical care and research
complementary and alternative medicine
alternative medicine
Preferred term
herbs
Definition
- ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES DIFFER in a number of respects from conventional scientific medical practice. Conventional medicine treats the symptoms of diseases with a variety of means including drugs and surgery. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Alternative Therapy: Herbs]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/herbs
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