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Vol. 12 No. 06 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING THE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION CONTENT: SCIENTIFICALLY SUBSTANTIATING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EFFECTIVELY CONVEYING IT TO THE YOUTH

Published 2025-07-02

  • Shodmonova Aziza Adiz qizi

Shodmonova Aziza Adiz qizi
Scientific Secretary of the Department of Scientific Research and Innovations Bukhara State Medical Institute

Abstract

This article explores the integration and revival of traditional medicinal systems in Uzbekistan, particularly drawing from the teachings of the renowned Persian polymath Ibn Sina (Avicenna). It emphasizes the historical significance and contemporary relevance of traditional medicine, including plant, animal, and mineral-based treatments, in health diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. The paper highlights how educational institutions, especially medical schools in Uzbekistan, are incorporating traditional medicine into curricula, fostering scientific research and community engagement. It underscores the importance of intergenerational knowledge transfer, the preservation of biodiversity, and the need for blending traditional medicinal wisdom with modern scientific advancements. Surveys are proposed as a tool to understand public perception, student interest, and the utility of traditional medicine. The article advocates for curriculum reform and STEM integration to better align traditional knowledge with scientific learning, ultimately contributing to national identity, sustainability, and the health system’s development.

Keywords

traditional medicine, Ibn Sina,Uzbekistan, medicinal plants, integrative medicine, curriculum development, ethnomedicine, STEM education,heritage preservation, intergenerational knowledge transfer, avicenna, oriental medicine, biodiversity conservation, medical education, cultural identity

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