This dimension groups healers by the year they were born, showing which generation of medicine they belong to. Wikipedia notes that "both the role of doctors and the meaning of the word itself vary around the world," a role that has looked different in every generation of medical practice. Browsing by birth year lets a visitor compare healers from the same generation.
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Tradition or RegionAyurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Unani and other indigenous systems 1 Era (Birth Year)
Sources
1. Traditional Medicine (Wikipedia)
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Traditional medicine (also known as Indigenous medicine or folk medicine) refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices rooted in the cultural beliefs of various societies, especially Indigenous groups, used with the intent of treating illness and maintaining health.
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