The present state of complementary medicine regulation in Saudi Arabia.
10.1016/j.joim.2019.03.010
- Author:
Tamer ABOUSHANAB
1
;
Mohamed KHALIL
2
;
Yaser AL AHMARI
2
Author Information
1. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11662, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: t.shaban@nccam.gov.sa.
2. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11662, Saudi Arabia.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Complementary medicine;
Cupping;
Integrative medicine;
Saudi Arabia
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2019;17(3):147-149
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The prevalence of use of traditional and complementary medicine in the Saudi Arabia population has reached 75%. The most used therapies are religious healing, herbal medicine and cupping therapy. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is the Saudi national reference for all activities regarding complementary medicine. This article briefly highlights the current state of complementary medicine regulation in Saudi Arabia.
