Open AccessSimple Medicine in the Life of the People of Mettur Area
Author(s) -
S. Ramya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
shanlax international journal of tamil research (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-2810
DOI - 10.34293/tamil.v6i1.4103
Subject(s) - medicine , headaches , migraine , alternative medicine , nausea , population , family medicine , traditional medicine , psychiatry , surgery , environmental health , pathology
It is common for people to develop diseases in the body and to follow various medical procedures as a remedy. The practice of seeking English medicine for some of the simplest diseases is largely absent from the rural population. However, some people consider it polite to seek hospitalization even for minor ailments in daily life such as fever, headache and cataracts. The people of Mettur Region to cure their ailments in a simple manner by following traditional medicine or hand medicine.Remedies like herbal remedies for acne, migraine headaches, nausea, headaches and mouth sores. Traditional medicine is found in those who are intoxicated and poisoned.