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knowledge and practices from various cultures for health and healing

Traditional Medicine refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement, or treatment of physical and mental illnesses. This can include herbal remedies, acupuncture, and other practices that have been passed down through generations. It is also known as Folk Medicine or Indigenous Medicine and often contrasts with modern, evidence-based medical practices.

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research Uses, abundance perception, and potential geographical distribution of Smilax aristolochiifolia Mill (SMILACACEAE) on the Totonacapan Region of Puebla, Mexico

5 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine”

Smilax aristolochiifolia is declining in Puebla, Mexico, needing conservation efforts.

Uses, Abundance Perception and Potential Geographical Distribution of Smilax Aristolochiifolia Mill (Smilacaceae) in the Totonacapan Region of Puebla, Mexico

research Uses, Abundance Perception and Potential Geographical Distribution of Smilax Aristolochiifolia Mill (SMILACACEAE) on the Totonacapan Region of Puebla, Mexico

February 2021

Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.

research Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa

239 citations , September 1996 in “The journal of alternative and complementary medicine/Journal of alternative and complementary medicine”

Traditional African medicinal plants should be scientifically tested and integrated into modern healthcare.

research Polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicines: Extraction, Purification, Modification, and Biological Activity

125 citations , December 2016 in “Molecules”

Substances from Chinese medicines show promise for immune support and disease prevention, but the way they are processed affects their effectiveness.

research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines

68 citations , May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine”

Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.

research Traditional Uses and Pharmacologically Active Constituents of Dendrobium Plants for Dermatological Disorders: A Review

65 citations , April 2021 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”

Dendrobium plants have compounds useful for treating skin issues and developing new drugs and cosmetics.

research A Review on Citrullus colocynthis Schrad.: From Traditional Iranian Medicine to Modern Phytotherapy

58 citations , June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.

research Traditional Anticoagulants and Hair Loss: A Role for Direct Oral Anticoagulants? A Review of the Literature

31 citations , January 2016 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes”

Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.

Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

research Ethnomedicinal plants used by traditional healers in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

30 citations , June 2015 in “South African journal of botany”

Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.

Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

research Exploring the combination and modular characteristics of herbs for alopecia treatment in traditional Chinese medicine: an association rule mining and network analysis study

23 citations , July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.

research Contact dermatitis due to topical traditional Chinese medication

15 citations , July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.

research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine

13 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.

Phytochemical Studies on Traditional Herbal Medicines Based on Ethnopharmacological Information Obtained by Field Studies

research Phytochemical studies on traditional herbal medicines based on the ethnopharmacological information obtained by field studies

9 citations , July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines”

Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.

$Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia$

research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia

7 citations , October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

research Synergistic Wound Healing: Unraveling the Multi-Target Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Biomaterials on Chronic Wound Pathways

5 citations , October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine”

Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomaterials help heal chronic wounds by targeting multiple pathways.

Hair Growth Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine BeauTop on Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

research Hair growth effect of traditional Chinese medicine BeauTop on androgenetic alopecia patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

5 citations , November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine”

BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.

research Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants in Their Conservation in Charmang Village, Bajaur, KP, Pakistan

4 citations , January 2019 in “International journal of bioorganic chemistry”

Using medicinal plants traditionally helps in their preservation in Charmang Village, Pakistan.

research A possible solution for hair loss by inhibiting corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) receptor from traditional Chinese medicine

4 citations , September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics”

Caribine from traditional Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss.

research Sustainable Use of Traditional Plant Extracts for the Formulation of Herbal Shampoos

3 citations , January 2023 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences”

The natural shampoo with plant extracts works well like commercial ones but needs more testing.

research Hair-Growth-Promoting Effects of Fermented Red Ginseng Marc and Traditional Polyherb Formula in C57BL/6 Mice

3 citations , January 2021 in “Applied sciences”

Fermented red ginseng and a traditional herb mix improved hair growth in mice.

research Complementary Therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

3 citations , February 2018 in “InTech eBooks”

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.

research Amla Oil, a Pharmaceutical Product Based on Traditional Knowledge for Hair Loss Treatment

3 citations , January 2018

Amla oil may help treat hair loss.

research A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SELECTED TRADITIONAL HAIR PACK FOR DANDRUFF

3 citations , January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah”

The traditional hair pack effectively reduced dandruff without any side effects.

research Traction Alopecia Due to Traditional Hair Styles

3 citations , January 1981

Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.

research Alopecia totalis successfully treated with modified platelet-rich plasma therapy in a patient recalcitrant to traditional treatment modalities

2 citations , January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review”

Modified PRP therapy successfully treated severe alopecia unresponsive to traditional methods.

research Data mining on varieties, therapeutic uses and medicinal characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine preparations for treating hair loss

2 citations , January 2020 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research”

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses various herbal preparations to treat hair loss by focusing on kidney and liver health.

research TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF AMLA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE OF UNANI MEDICINE - AN UPDATED REVIEW

2 citations , January 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research”

Amla is a natural remedy with many health benefits, including antiviral and antibacterial properties.

research Research progress of dissolving microneedles in the field of component administration of traditional Chinese medicine

1 citations , August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Dissolving microneedles improve the delivery of traditional Chinese medicine by making it easier, safer, and more effective.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Shi-Bi-Man Regulates Lactic Acid Metabolism and Drives Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation to Promote Hair Regeneration

research Traditional Chinese Medicine Shi-Bi-Man regulates lactic acid metabolism and drives hair follicle stem cell activation to promote hair regeneration

1 citations , July 2023 in “Chinese Medicine”

Shi-Bi-Man, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, helps grow hair by boosting lactic acid metabolism and activating hair follicle stem cells.

research Ethnopharmacology Study of Traditional Herbs as Anti-dandruff and Anti-baldness in Amarasi District, Kupang Regency

1 citations , May 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Galenika (Galenika Journal of Pharmacy) (e-Journal)”

Traditional herbs in Amarasi may help with dandruff and hair loss.