Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan)
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan)
The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (ITMS) is a medical institution located in Bhutan. It is dedicated to the practice and preservation of Bhutanese Traditional Medicine, a form of alternative medicine that has been practiced in Bhutan for centuries.
Pronunciation
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services: /ɪnˈstɪtjuːt ɒv trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmɛdɪsɪn ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Etymology
The term "Institute of Traditional Medicine Services" is a direct translation from the original Dzongkha term, which signifies the institution's role in providing services related to traditional medicine in Bhutan.
Related Terms
- Bhutanese Traditional Medicine: A form of alternative medicine practiced in Bhutan, which combines natural elements, spiritual beliefs, and practices to treat various ailments.
- Dzongkha: The official language of Bhutan.
- Alternative Medicine: A term that refers to medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan)
- Wikipedia's article - Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan)
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