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Sabah
Sabah (pronunciation: /səˈbɑː/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of traditional medicine in certain regions of the world.
Etymology
The term "Sabah" is derived from the Arabic word صباح (pronunciation: /sʕa.baːħ/), which means "morning". It is used in the context of traditional medicine to refer to the practice of administering certain treatments or remedies in the morning.
Related Terms
- Traditional medicine: A broad term that refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being.
- Herbal medicine: The study or use of medicinal properties of plants. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes extended to include fungal and bee products, as well as minerals, shells and certain animal parts.
- Phytotherapy: The study of the use of extracts of natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents. Phytotherapy differs from plant-derived medicines in standard pharmacology because it does not isolate and standardize the compounds from a given plant believed to be biologically active.
- Holistic medicine: A form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sabah
- Wikipedia's article - Sabah
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