Covid-19 And Ethnomedicine

Nowadays, the world is battling with this global pandemic known as COVID-19 and populations struggling to find a suitable cure. Natural medicine, also known as ethnomedicine, has the potential to provide rational and practical interventions. Ethnomedicine is the practice of healing utilizing herbs, plants, fungi and other natural materials with an emphasis on the local flora and fauna. This form of traditional healing is widely practiced around the world, particularly in certain native cultures, rural settings and tropical regions. Traditional healers and herbalists have been utilizing their expert knowledge and knowledge of natural substances to treat a wide range of ailments for centuries. As the health crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing, governments are expanding the search for treatments and vaccines. However, health care providers are also exploring linkages between traditional healing practices and the pandemic. Natural medicine can be particularly useful in quickly identifying and diagnosing diseases. For example, Chinese traditional medicine (TCM) practitioners apply the concept of yin and yang to identify signs of disease. Additionally, practitioners take into account environmental factors to diagnose and treat illnesses. Through the application of ancient practices like the use of herbal medicine and acupuncture, TCM is now widely used as a complementary treatment for diseases, such as malaria, the common cold, and influenza. Herbal cures have been used to treat COVID-19 as well. For example, more than 500 herbs have been used to address this virus. Some practitioners recommend using traditional Chinese medicines, such as Ba?ak, or indigenous plants, such as cat's claw, for their antiviral effects. In countries with limited access to medication, traditional medicines can be even more effective. In West Africa, for instance, traditional healers are utilizing the leaves of the Senegal tea tree, lycopene, and sweet orange to treat symptoms associated with the virus. Similarly, in South-East Asia, practitioners are using pandanus and ginger. Overall, ethnomedicine provides a unique set of tools for addressing COVID-19. As evidence from modern medicine continues to evolve, traditional healing and natural medicine can play a vital role in both prevention and treatment of the virus.