Article type :
Review Article
Author :
Gaurav Maggu, Jai Singh Yadav, Garima Bhardwaj, Ajeet Kumar, Rahul Katiyar
Volume :
2
Issue :
4
Abstract :
Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as alternative when used instead of conventional treatment. These therapies are less researched than conventional therapies & some therapies have been continuing same concepts from ancient times.
Both psychiatrist & physicians can use these therapies in conjunction with conventional treatment. In recent times, research has escalated in various modalities of complementary & alternative medicine, but further research is required testing their effectiveness & efficacy.(1) This review article aims at delineating various modalities of complimentary & alternative medicine.