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Herbal Medicine Was SuppressedJoan Cass

Herbal Medicine Was Suppressed

Conclusion: The Future of Herbal Medicine The suppression of herbal medicine by mid-20th-century pharmaceutical interests fundamentally altered the course of healthcare. However, as the limitations of synthetic drugs—such as antibiotic resistance and over-medication—become increasingly apparent, there is a growing movement to reintegrate herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare.