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To prevent and cure diseases

To reduce pain and suffering due to illnesses

Traditional medicines

Modern medicines

best used for non emergencies

best used for non emergencies

derived from plants and animals

usually not processed

less expensive

not always based on scientific research and evidence

synthesized based on substances found in nature

usually processed in laboratories

more expensive

most based on scientific research and evidence

more often treat the root of disease

treat the symptoms but not the rot of the disease