Traditional Medicine in Asia

This book considers the range of traditional medicines practised in Asia, including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Issues discussed include: the harmonisation of these traditional systems with modern medical practices and their growing role in modern health care; regulatory issues and the need for greater clinical evaluation of therapeutic products and plants; the protection of traditional medical practices and the patenting of medical plants.Who Regional Office For South-East Asia Staff is the author of 'Traditional Medicine in Asia ', published 2002 under ISBN 9789290222248 and ISBN 9290222247.