The present state of complementary medicine regulation in Saudi Arabia.

Authors :: Aboushanab T
Khalil M
Al Ahmari Y
Source :: Journal of integrative medicine [J Integr Med] 2019 May; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 147-149. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 29.
Publication Year :: 2019
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.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Shanghai Changhai Hospital. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)