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herbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in western medical schools but popular with many patients.
alternative medicine
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alternative medicine when used simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard western medicine.
complementary medicine
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the practice of medicine as taught in western medical schools
conventional medicine
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a product that contains an ingredient intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other botanicals
dietary supplement
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the practice of using herbs to heal
herbal medicine
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plant components including bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees, and extracts of these plants that are valued for their savory, aromatic, or medical remedies
herbs
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unintentional adverse effects that are caused by the actions of a prescriber, other health care professional, or by a specific treatment
iatrogenic effects
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simultaneous use of both traditional and alternative medicine
integrative medicine
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medications that are not legally available without a prescription from a prescriber, aka prescription drugs
legend drug
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medications that are legally available without a prescription
otc drugs
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the pharmacologically active ingredients in herbal medicines
phytochemicals.
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