Cambodian
Cambodian Medicine
Cambodian Medicine (pronunciation: /kæmˈboʊdiən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the traditional and modern medical practices, beliefs, and treatments that originated or are practiced in Cambodia. The term is often used to describe a broad range of health practices, including herbal medicine, spiritual healing, and Western medicine.
Etymology
The term "Cambodian Medicine" is derived from the country of its origin, Cambodia. The word "medicine" comes from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art, medicine, a physician".
Traditional Cambodian Medicine
Traditional Cambodian Medicine is a form of traditional medicine that has been practiced in Cambodia for centuries. It involves the use of herbal remedies, spiritual healing, and physical therapies such as massage and acupuncture.
Modern Cambodian Medicine
Modern Cambodian Medicine refers to the use of Western medicine practices in Cambodia. This includes the use of pharmaceutical drugs, surgery, and other modern medical treatments.
Related Terms
- Herbal Medicine: The use of plants and plant extracts for medicinal purposes.
- Spiritual Healing: The use of spiritual practices, such as prayer or meditation, to promote healing.
- Western Medicine: A system of medicine that is based on the use of drugs and surgery to treat symptoms and diseases.
- 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cambodian
- Wikipedia's article - Cambodian
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