Mamidi, T. R.  <br/><br/>
Alternative medicine: new ways to treat diseases and therapies 

 - Vol.83(1), Jan-Feb 
 - Mumbai  Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science  2021 
 - 01-12p. 
<br/><br/> Alternative medicine is the most widely used remedy systems, in the treatment of various diseases.<br/>Alternative medicine is used widely because there are a large health care alternatives to be more congruent<br/>within the own values and beliefs towards health. Alternative medicine is more compatible with patients,<br/>offers more personal autonomy and control over the health care decisions. It is accepted worldwide because<br/>of its compatibility and acceptability in increasing the beliefs regarding the nature and meaning of health<br/>and illness. This review deals with various alternative therapies used such as Ayurveda, homeopathy,<br/>acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, herbal medicine, massage therapy; effectiveness of the alternative<br/>medicine; assessment of the effectiveness of alternative medicine; sources of information about the<br/>alternative medicine; alternative medicine therapies in treatment of various diseases; perceived benefits of<br/>alternative medicine and thereby concluding with the increased level of acceptance of alternative medicine,<br/>its widespread use in various diseases and their treatment with various alternative therapies. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>PHARMACEUTICS