9^th International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional & Alternative Medicine May 20-21, 2019 Osaka, Japan

Traditional Medicine | Top Traditional Medicinal Conferences |Herbal conferences 2019

Traditional medicine deals with the knowledge of ancient medicine.  The skills and practices of this primitive medicine are based on theories, beliefs and the experiences related to different cultures, are used in maintenance of health and in prevention, treatment, improvement, diagnosis of physical and mental illness. It is also termed as alternative or complementary medicine. Herbal treatments are more popular usage method of traditional medicine. Traditional alternative medicine may include Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Chinese or Oriental medicine

Folk medicine | Natural Medicine conferences | Acupuncture Meetings

Folk medicine generally deals with the study of herbal and other remedies of traditional medicine basis, which coexist with the, science-based and institutional system of medical practices that is represented by conventional medicine. Folk Medicine originated from Primitive man’s inventive methods of treatments using herbs and other natural remedies. Following are the different types of folk medicine Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean medicine, Arabic indigenous medicine, Uyghur traditional medicine, Japanese Kampō medicine, Traditional Aboriginal bush medicine, Georgian folk medicine

Acupuncture | Chinese Medicine Conferences | Oriental Medicine conferences

Acupuncture is the practice of needles insertion in subcutaneous skin, superficial skin and muscles at particular points. It is the form of alternative medicinal treatment with the usage of needles inserted into the body at specific points to relieve pain and stress management. This treatment is generally done by acupuncturist specialist and practitioners well trained on the particular subject using clean needles techniques, properly delivered, so that it has less adverse effects. This method is used to promote and restore the energy balance of the body. The benefits of acupuncture are extended to variety of conditions. It is beneficial for pain syndromes caused by an injury or chronic degenerative associated diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, Moxibustion, Tui Na Massage, Cupping/Scraping, Trigger Point Therapy, Auricular Acupuncture, Electro Therapy, Reflexology, Korean Hand Acupuncture and Veterinary Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine | Traditional Med conferences | Integrative Medicine Meetings

Herbal Medicine deals with the study of medicine from plants and a branch of Herbal care and Ayurveda. It covers all the fields of Herbal Medicine related to Botany, Medicinal Plant Research, Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy, botanical medicines, Phytotherapy, Ayurveda and Natural chemistry, Unani Medicine, Agriculture Science, Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Herbal medicine is gaining more popularity due to use of herbs that makes healthier, Herbal dietary supplements, Phytomedicine, Paraherbalism, Practitioners of herbalism, Modern herbal medicine

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) | Herbal Medicine Conferences | Holistic Medicine Conferences

Complementary medicine is the treatment used along with the standard medical treatments. Alternative medicine is the treatments used instead of standard medical treatments. In other ways, complementary medicine is used when the therapies are used along with the traditional Western medicine. Alternative medicine is used when these approaches are used instead of the traditional medicine. Types of complementary health approaches are Cupping, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Chiropractic, Osteopathic Manipulation, Meditation, Massage, Special Diets, Progressive Relaxation, Crystal healing

Integrative Health | Ayurveda Meetings | Physical Therapy Conferences

Integrative medicine is the total approach to medical care which combines standard medicine with Complementary Alternative Medicine practices which are considered to be safe and effective. This treatment includes patient's mind, body and spirit. Integrative healthcare is an approach to medicine and overall health that keeps the patient in the center of all care processes and options. Integrative health combines different therapies as Alternative care, Western medicine, Eastern medicine and Complementary medicine to achieve all the best possible results Homeopathy, Acupuncture & Acupressure, Biofeedback, Chiropractic care, Reflexology

Ayurvedic Medicine | Chinese Medicine conferences | Traditional Medicine Conferences

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian medicine system that uses different kinds of treatments and techniques. The word Ayurveda is derived from an Indian word, where Ayur means life and veda means knowledge. It is an ancient Indian medicine system that began 5,000 years ago. Therapies for Ayurveda are based on complex herbal compounds, minerals and metal substances. Ancient Ayurveda texts also taught surgical techniques, including rhinoplasty, kidney stone extractions, sutures, and the extraction of foreign objects. The main goal of Ayurveda is promoting good health, but not fighting diseases. There are 3 main elements known as doshas. They are Vata dosha (air and space) which allows movement, Pitta dosha (fire and water) which allows for change and handles digestion and metabolism, Kapha dosha (water and earth) which gives structure or cohesion

Chinese Medicine | Ethnomedicine Conferences | Herbal and Plant medicine Conferences

Chinese Medicine is a branch of Traditional Medicine, Chinese medical practices includes different kinds of herbal medicine, exercise (qigong), acupuncture, massage (tui na), and dietary therapies, but recently it is influenced by modern Western medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM is widely used in Greater China where and it is believed to be the standard system of medicine becoming popular and receiving worldwide recognition where it is approached as alternative medicine in the initial stages, Acupuncture and moxibustion, Yin and Yang, Tai chi, Zang fu theory, Reiki, Meridian therapy, Balneotherapy, Sonopuncture

Exercise and Physical Therapy –Yoga | Natural Medicine Conferences | Top Traditional medicine Conferences

Physical practice is a genuine activity that improves or maintains our physical and general health, prosperity and being well. Yoga is an old discipline derived from India. Yoga is a Sanskrit word which mean Union. Yoga means both spiritual and physical. It involves breathing techniques, meditation and exercise. Yoga tends to improve health and happiness. Yoga involves a modern exercise practice holding stretches which is a kind of low-impact physical exercise, used for therapeutic purposes. Yoga in this sense often occurs in a class and may involve meditation, imagery, breath work and music Ashtanga yoga. Types are Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Power yoga, Siddha yoga, Tantric yoga, Viniyoga, Vinyasa yoga

Aromatherapy (Facts & Benefits) | Best Herbal Conferences | Alternative Health care Meetings

Aromatherapy is the best practice that uses plant materials and aromatic volatile plant oils that includes essential oils, for psychological purposes and physical well-being state. This can be offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine. Aroma therapists, who are specialists in the practices of aromatherapy, uses therapeutic essential oil blends that are applicable for topical application, inhalation, massage or water immersion to stimulate a perfect desired response. The aromas that are experienced by aromatherapy and essential oils have a dynamic effect on mind and body. Types are Essential oils & Absolutes, Aerial diffusion, Direct inhalation, Topical applications, Massage, Phytoncides

Medicinal Plants and Herbs | Integrative Medicine Conferences | Naturopathy Meetings

Medicinal Plants and Herbs are raw materials of botanicals, and known as herbal drugs. They are primarily used for therapeutic for the purpose of healing, cure and aromatic herbs for other therapies and as components of cosmetics, health foods, medicinal products and other natural health products. These are the starting materials for value-added processed natural ingredients such as essential oils, dry and liquid extracts and oleoresins. Medicinal plants, are discovered and used for traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times are Ethnomedicine, Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products, Ethnobotany, Pharmacognosy, Alkaloids and Gycosides

Natural products and Pharmaceutical Drugs | Alternative Health care Conferences | Chinese medicine Meetings

Natural products are the secondary metabolites that have been the most successful source for potential drug discovery. Natural products are well known for their medicinal uses. Plants that have evolved and adapted millions of years produces variety of secretions and various agents in them to withstand bacteria, insects, fungi and weather, these secretions are secondary metabolites. Their ethno pharmacological properties have been used as a primary source of medicines for early drug discovery. The other aspect, Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. It is the health profession which connects health sciences with chemical sciences which ensure safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information. Traditional medicine & Metabolites, Modern natural product-derived drugs, Foundations of organic and natural product chemistry, Biosynthesis, Drugs – Action and Behavior, Antibiotics

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry | Herbal conferences | Acupuncture Meetings

Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs obtained from plants or other natural sources. Phytochemistry is the study of phytochemicals, where the chemicals are obtained from plants. Several metabolic mixes are found in plants. This related to the cology aspects of body and its actions Ethnopharmacology is the branch and study of drug discovery from plants that offers stimulating, thoughtful and critical information which contributes to the progress of ethnopharmacology and discovery of drugs. Herbal Medicine, Herb and drug interactions, Drug synergism and its constituents, Natural products chemistry, Sustainable sources of plant and animal drugs

Siddha and Unani System | Arabic Medicine | Holistic Medicine Events | Traditional Medicine Meetings

Siddha science is a system of traditional treatment system originated from Tamil culture. Siddhars were the spiritual adepts who possess ashta siddhis, or eight supernatural powers. Siddha medicinal system emphasizes that medical treatments are oriented not exact to disease, but also has to take into account the patient, environment, age, habits, physical condition. Unani medicine is the knowledge and practices related to the promotion of positive health and prevention of diseases. Unani System emphasises the use of naturally occurring, herbal medicines, animal and marine origin. Naturopathy, Sowa Rigpa, Tattva (Siddha medicine), Manual therapy, Cupping, Aromatherapy

Homeopathy and Holistic Medicine | Oriental medicine Meetings | Integrative Medicine Conferences

Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice where extreme dilute quantities of natural substances are used to treat various ailments and other treatments. Holistic medicine mainly aims to prevent and treat diseases and ailments, improving patient's health and wellbeing. The treatments and techniques help to boost the body's natural healing abilities. Empowering the patient to take charge of their own health is another important component of holistic medicine. Holistic medicine is focused on creating a state of optimal health. Electrohomeopathy, Physical, Nutritional, Emotional & Spiritual, Manual medicine, Bio molecular therapies, Physical therapy

Major Traditional Medicine Associations and societies around the Globe:

Australian Traditional Medicine Association ATMS

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European Herbal & Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association National Association

American Medical Association

Society the Individual and Medicine

Native American Legends

Australian Natural Therapists Association ANTA

World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

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2nd World Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, February 22-23, 2019, ABU DHABI, UAE

10th International Conference on Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda & Acupuncture, March 04-05, 2019, BERLIN, GERMANY

4th International Conference on Holistic Medicine and Nursing Care, March 25-26, 2019, ORLANDO, USA

7th International Conference and Expo on Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine, April 08-09, 2019, TORONTO, CANADA

5thWorld Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, May 20-22, 2019, OSAKA, JAPAN

9th International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional & Alternative Medicine, May 20-21, 2019, OSAKA, JAPAN

5th Global Summit on Herbals and Traditional Medicine, August 14-15, 2019, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

2nd International Conference on Complementary & Alternative Medicine, October 25-26, 2019, VANCOUVER, CANADA

14th International Conference on Frontiers in Alternative & Traditional Medicine, October 25-26, 2019, TOKYO, JAPAN

3rd Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists, October 25-26, 2019, RADISSON HOTEL NARITA, TOKYO, JAPAN

As per WHO estimation, around 80% of population from most of Asian and African countries depends on the traditional medicine for primary health care. The market analysis drives for global Traditional medicine is growing rapid aging population, increase of consumer awareness, less or no side effects, supplying innovations, release of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) for dietary supplements by FDA. Other factors are escalating prices, health budgets calculations of modern medicinal system that has more consumers towards the cost-effective, economical and safe herbal medicine systems. Considering all these factors the market for Traditional medicine is expected to reach $ 115 billion by the end of 2023, this market is projected to reach a growth of CAGR of ~ 7.2 % during 2017-2023.

2014–2023 WHO Strategy for Traditional Medicine was developed in response to resolution of WH Assembly on traditional medicine. This strategy mainly aims to support Members States for developing pro-active policies and also implementing the action plans that strengthens the role of traditional medicines to maintain healthy population.

Addressing these challenges and responding to the needs identified by the Member States, World Health Organization traditional medicine strategy for the period 2014 to 2023 show more attention to its predecessor prioritizing health service systems, including traditional & complementary medicine products, its practices and practitioners.

Importance & Scope: Currently, total global market of Herbal Products & Medicinal Plants is US$ 60 billion with a good response growth. The use of plant products and its acceptance globally made the sector as a promising one. As per 1998 World Bank Report, world trade of medicinal plants and related products is expected to reach US$ 5 trillion by 2050.

Intended Audience

Global herbal medicine providers, manufacturers & suppliers

Research and development (R&D) companies

Market research and consulting service providers

Academic institutes and universities