systems of medicine developed before the era of modern medicine, based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation
Examples of 'traditional medicine' in a sentence
traditional medicine
A traditional medicine for the common cold and fever.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The bile is used in traditional medicine to treat liver disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
But even those opposed do not believe that traditional medicine will disappear.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Nutritional supplements are, or should be, included in traditional medicine.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Don't think of traditional medicine as a cure-all.
The Sun (2015)
These alliins break down into sulphur-like compounds that are used in traditional medicine to treat gasteroenteritis,high blood pressure and fungal and bacterial infections.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Eerie human models depict aspects of the local culture, from traditional medicine to dancing and feasting.