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Traditional and Alternative Medicine June 14-16, 2018 Rome, Italy Theme Global Aspects in Traditional Medicine: Progressing to the Future 2nd World Congress and Expo on Traditional and Alternative Medicine June 14-16, 2018 Rome, Italy Theme Global Aspects in Traditional Medicine: Progressing to the Future Scientific Federation T: +91-779-979-0001/+91-779-979-0002 Email: [email protected] http://scientificfederation.com/traditional-medicine-2018/ Welcome Message Dear All, Scientific Federation is pleased to announce 2nd World Congress and Expo on Traditional and Alternative Medicin e during June 14-16, 2018. We are delighted to welcome all the delegates and the guests to join this three day event at Rome, Italy Traditional medicine also known as indigenous or folk medicine, comprises medical aspects of traditional knowledge that developed over generations within various societies before the era of modern medicine. The World Health Organization defines traditional medicine as "the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. When adopted outside of its traditional culture, traditional medicine is often called alternative medicine. Practices known as traditional medicines include Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, Unani, ancient Iranian medicine, Iranian (Persian), Islamic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Korean medicine, acupuncture, Muti, Ifá, and traditional African medicine. Core disciplines which study traditional medicine include herbalism, ethnomedicine, ethnobotany, and medical anthropology. Best Regards Organizing Committee Conference Highlights he Scientific Federation brings you an immense opportunity to be a part of scientific acceleration to world Tclass personalities, young scholars, scientific delegates and young scientists to join in this forum to utilize the expertise and novelties that brings a new era for innovations in the field of Traditional and Alternative Medicine which brings well versed scrutinizers at one place. • Perspectives in Healthcare • Herbals in Cosmetics and Skincare • Pathology and Clinical Medicine • Healthy Aging and Preventive health • Herbal Medicine • Complementary and Alternative Medicine • Methods of Herbal Applications & Treatments & • Entrepreneurs Investment Meet Dosage • Arabic & Unani Medicine • History & Philosophy of Herbal Medicine • Ethnopharmacology • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Herbal Market • Medicinal & Aromatic Plants • Herbal Therapies • Ayurveda • Homeopathy • Acupuncture • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry • Herbals in Cancer Therapy • Recent Advances in Herbs and Natural Remedies • Botanical Medicines • Personalized Medicine • Mindfulness • Bridging traditional Chinese medicine and • Plants and Essential Oils molecular pharmacology For Abstracts Submission: http://scientificfederation.com/traditional-medicine-2018/abstract-submission.php Conference sessions will bring you the latest strategies, research, and best practices to improve outcomes through quality, safety and staffing. http://scientificfederation.com/traditional-medicine-2018/ About Rome ome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, Rarchitecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. There is archaeological evidence of human occupation of the Rome area from approximately 14,000 years ago, but the dense layer of much younger debris obscures Palaeolithic and Neolithic sites. Evidence of stone tools, pottery and stone weapons attest to about 10,000 years of human presence. Rome is the principal town of the Metropolitan City of Rome, operative since 1 January 2015. The Metropolitan City replaced the old province, which included the city's metropolitan area and extends further north until Civitavecchia. The Metropolitan City of Rome is the largest by area in Italy. Important Dates Abstract submission opens: July 3, 2017 Registration Opens: July 3, 2017 Early Bird registration: November 27, 2017 Standard Registration: February 23, 2018 On spot registration: June 14, 2018 Venue Rome, Italy http://scientificfederation.com/traditional-medicine-2018/.
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