Traditional, Complementary Alternative Medicine: An Introduction to Terminology

The use of complementary health approaches is quite common. There are a number of terms used to describe the use of nonmainstream, or nonallopathic, forms of medicine. Perhaps you have heard of the terms complementary medicine, alternative medicine, integrative medicine and may be confused regarding their current use and meaning. In this lesson, we review the terminology of TCAM and cover some major categories of TCAM practices. This is a minilesson for the Botanical Medicine and Health course developed and taught by Dr. Cassandra Quave at Emory University in the Center for the Study of Human Health. Subscribe to the Teach Ethnobotany Channel to access updated educational materials on people, plants and health. DISCLAIMER: Content provided in this video and the TeachEthnobotany YouTube Channel is for educational purposes only and should not be construed to be medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice, diagnosis o