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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Cam) in Iran Publisher



B Daneshfard BABAK ; E Khadem EBRAHIM ; A Abdolahinia ALI ; A Asghari ALIREZA ; M Mojahedi MORTEZA ; Aa Velayati Ali AKBAR
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Source: Published:2025


Abstract

The country of Iran, formerly known as Persia, is among the ancient originators of human civilization and culture. Similar to nations such as China and India, Iranians had their own medical system which had become a part of their culture throughout history. With the increasing popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the last decades, various traditional medicines have been revived worldwide. In this regard, academic education of Persian medicine was initiated in Iran two decades ago. Possessing its position in governmental and non-governmental structures, Persian medicine is increasing its impact on society. Despite important achievements in various aspects, there are still many issues that should be resolved to continue the development and methodical integration of CAM in modern healthcare systems. In this chapter, the current situation of CAM practice in Iran has been briefly discussed. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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