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DOH PROMOTES ETHNIC HERBAL MEDICINES
Filipinos are used on living with their ancient culture’s ways. Although innovations have been rampant on this generation, some places in the country are still on its most basic way of life due like the various ethnic tribes.
Department of Health advocates the use of herbal medicines taught by ethnic tribes for all types of diseases once proven and tested safe and effective by the professionals.
“Isang advantage kapag nag-promote tayo ng sarilinggamotnakasingbisarin ng mgagamotsaibangbansa,” Dr. Belen Dofitas, Dermatologist, explained.
She also added that it is better to have those herbal medicines because it don’t have any preservatives and chemicals on the process of making.
"Marami namang halamang gamot ang itinuro at iniwan sa ating henerasyon ngayon,” she further stated. Dofitas reminded that these ancient teachings should be preserved so the future generation will also have the chance to learn from it.
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