Traditional medical practice in most cultures is deeply rooted in cultural values, beliefs and
practices that have implications on knowledge production and treatment outcomes …

The global growth of the ageing population has stimulated extensive multidisciplinary
research into varied aspects of health outcomes (Lloyd-Sherlock et al., 2012). Ageing has …

In this chapter I develop themes of scholarly information related to the research topic to
inform a holistic understanding and give foundation to the study. The literature review is …

Cultural Trade/Industry is a new concept for the activities of traditional industries including
herbal medicinal dealers and largely remains a small family business dominated by women …

Ailments, as universal problems, are frequent experiences in every human society. In the
presence of this natural reality, societies and cultures develop answers to crucial health care …