https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y This concept map focuses on how herbal medicine continues to be an important health practice in many cultures. Herbal medicine was one of the main ways to treat illnesses and disease before there were more industrial advances. Although Western medicine became more important and began to criticize traditional practices, herbal medicine continues to be used in different regions. People feel that it's more effective and personal practice since it's usually related to their culture. #culture_conceptmap3 en-us 2021-10-15 23:10:36 UTC 2025-03-13 03:32:47 UTC hello@padlet.com rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820513531 The use of herbal medicine is a health practice that has been used throughout generations in many distinct cultures, such as Asian and Latinx culture. Many of our ancestors believed that plants held spirits that could heal. Many cultures continue to believe this today and have traditional herbal medicine as the preferred treatment of illnesses and diseases. This concept map will highlight how the use of herbal medicine is becoming more relevant in different cultures and how it has helped improve the health of some.]]> 2021-10-15 23:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820513531 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514145 Diabetes is a crucial global health burden that however the treatments differ in every culture. This article explains how those living with diabetes in the Philippines usually turn to herbal medicine to treat it. Different plant species are used to treat diabetes. The article also explains how herbal medicine is gaining more importance as time passes; about 80% of people living in developed countries rely on herbal medicine as their primary health care needs. Further accepting herbal medicine could help treat more important diseases like diabetes. ]]> 2021-10-15 23:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514145 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514372 This image illustrates how important is the use of herbs and plants in Asian countries. This Chinese pharmacy is different from the ones in Western countries since they're prescribing herbs instead of drugs. I think this image emphasizes how herbal medicine is a strong health practice that will continue to be preferred over Western modern medical practices.]]> 2021-10-15 23:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514372 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514514 The state of Oaxaca in Mexico has the highest rate of people diagnosed with diabetes. Many of them opt for traditional medicine practices because they felt more comfortable and felt that the traditional healers actually listened to their concerns. The importance of herbal medicine in Mexico has pushed diabetes patients to rely on it. ]]> 2021-10-15 23:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514514 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514728 Cancer is another global health burden that currently has no cure. People search for different practices to treat it. This article explains a study that's purpose was to see if herbal medicine improved or worsened the health of cancer patients. According to the patients they felt that herbal medicine was beneficial since they felt less symptoms and an overall better quality of life. This article also highlighted how more people are becoming more interested in taking part of herbal medicine. ]]> 2021-10-15 23:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514728 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514920 2021-10-15 23:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820514920 rgvaldiv https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820616525 This image shows a traditional herbal medicine practice in the Philippines known as "manghihilot." Manghihilot is the person who performs healing through the use of plants and herbs. Thus practice is supposed to heal sprains or other body aches. I think this image signifies the importance that herbal medicine has in Asian cultures. People connect to their cultural beliefs and use their practices to try and improve their health. ]]> 2021-10-16 01:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rgvaldiv/eq7vca6jiamu552y/wish/1820616525