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Throughout history, the medicinal use of herbs has been consistently linked with systems of traditional knowledge. The health philosophies of eastern, western, and indigenous cultures can be understood as integral components of unique world views which are progressively shaped by environmental factors, empirical knowledge, and religious practices. For example, eastern approaches to health and wellbeing must be addressed in the context of the Ayurvedic systems of ancient and contemporary India, along with the Buddhist and Taoist systems which have influenced important regions within Asia. The Western European approach to health was initially shaped by the religious influences of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For example, herbal tonics and...