I do not like the word "alternate". I prefer to use "complementary". A good write up, though I was expecting something more detailed. Complementary medicines is actually the future in the light of evolution of new diseases and development of resistance to known drugs. The tropical region holds more than 50% of world's plant biodiversity all of which have the potential to save the human population from being wiped out by new diseases. Research should intensify in this area.
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