sometimes in trees or leaves and some in roots(i was told)
yes
because medicinal plants are cheap alternatives to expensive medicines, particularly for the poor
it helps you heal various diseases
Yes It Harmful!
There is a book my mom has called... I don't remember. It had all sorts of medicines from places like, Russia, China, Japan, Bangledesh, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Africa... lots of places! but were do most doc leaves grow?
Moo Moo's. they are a traditional African robe.
English specifically... I'm not sure. I do know that it's fairly common in China for a person to have two doctors, one who uses Western medicines and techniques and one who uses traditional Chinese medicines. In general, western medicine is used for the treatment of injuries and diseases and traditional medicines are used for health maintenance.
Traditional Chinese medicine
A gele is a traditional headpiece worn by an African bride.
An African traditionalist is an adherent of an African traditional religion.
No because it follow 'evidence based practice' and currently there is not enough accurate information on most traditional medicines and their effectiveness. However, many traditional medicines have found their way into the modern formulary. Usually after a few tweaks and a price hike (not that the original 'traditional medicines' are much cheaper). There is some analysis of traditional medicine available from the Cochrane Review and also some shorter more informal reviews on Bandolier.
They are captured and dried out and are used in traditional Chinese medicines. :(