Who uses traditional medicine?

In many developed countries, 70% to 80% of the population has used some form of alternative or complementary medicine. 

In some Asian and African countries, 80% of the population depend on traditional medicine for primary health care. 

Herbal treatments are the most popular form of traditional medicine, and are highly lucrative in the international marketplace. 

Annual revenues in Western Europe reached US$ 5 billion in 2003-2004. 

In China sales of products totaled US$ 14 billion in 2005. 

Herbal medicine revenue in Brazil was US$ 160 million in 2007.--World Health Organization

This video features a doctor with an orthopedic practice and use of  essential oils. Also covered is the convergence of traditional western medicine and holistic wellness and the implications associated with bacterial bio-film. Interesting information to listen to.