TITLE

AIDS Control in India: A Perspective from the Traditional Medicine Sector

AUTHOR(S)
Bodeker, Gerard; Dvorak-Little, Mark
PUB. DATE
July 2006
SOURCE
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine;Jul/Aug2006, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p501
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the alternative medicine to control AIDS in India. Simple heat extraction, combusting a cloth instilled with herbalized oil is one range of local and affordable technologies to make fresh herbal medicines. Siddha medical tradition are being developed for use by people with HIV and AIDS. Gandeepam calls HIV-related psychological conditions including depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies. This treatment joins with Siddha medicines with oriented counseling for patients.
ACCESSION #
21806395

Tags: ALTERNATIVE medicine;  AIDS (Disease) -- Prevention;  HERBS -- Therapeutic use;  HIV (Viruses);  MEDICINE, Siddha

 

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