Traditional medicine refers to ancestral medical practices that have existed since before the development of modern medicine. These practices are still widely used by communities around the world to treat and prevent mental and physical disease. Traditional medicine is usually based on natural ingredients and is holistic and affordable. It is oftentimes the most accessible and best health care alternative for a majority of the world’s population. In many countries, both conventional and traditional health care systems complement each other. In fact, many of the plants commonly used in traditional medicine contain pharmacological compounds that are used in modern medical preparations. Studies in the use of traditional medicine in southeast Asia suggest that the combination of modern and traditional medicine can offer viable alternatives to ...