- In India 70 – 90% of population lives in rural areas/ villages
- India is an agricultural based country and so most of the population belongs to farmers group.
- They always have to face the “FINANCIAL CRISIS” so cannot afford the modern medical expense.
- In compare to modern medicine, alternative medicine is more affordable to them.
- In India this system of medicine is used since ancient time so people of villages are more familiar with herbal medicines, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, and diet based treatments.
- Many of the herbs and flowers can be grown in their own houses so they can be easily available to them.
- In their daily routine they are mostly using the things which have a therapeutic value.
- For most of their ailments they are using various herbs for the treatment which can be easily available from their kitchens.
- Like GINGER TEA AND TULSI– FOR COMMON COLD
- PUDINA LEAVES- FOR GASTRIC DISTURBANCES
- HOT FOMENTATION– TO RELIVE PAIN
- COLD COMPRESSES- TO RELIVE FEVER.
- Poultice made up of wheat are more commonly used for pustules and abscesses. Its application helps in elimination of pus and hence SAVE THE PATIENT FROM THE EXPENSE OF ANTIBIOTICS as wheat can be easily and cheaply available to them.
- In injury and wound, the paste made up of haldi and water is applied externally which gives the antiseptic effect and prevents the infection. So they do not have to PURCHASE THE LOTIONS OR CREAMS.
- Tulsi leaves taken in early morning can boost up the memory so they do not need any treatment to improve the memory.
- Paste made up of haldi, chandan and milk helps to solve the beauty problems, hence THE EXPENSES OF COSTLY COSMETICS ARE ALSO SAVED.
- Drinking hot water on rising and at the bedtime helps to relive constipation.
By this way alternative medicine can be boon in country like India.
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