-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- On Mon, 27 March 2000, Don Huffman wrote: > > -Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> > </A> -Cui Bono?- > > Bill: > > Is it true that much of traditional medicine is derived from folk medi- > cine and traditional medicine synthesied herbal medicine and got a pat- > ent and charge much money for it? > > > Don Huffman I am not exactly sure what it is your asking but I will attempt an answer based on what it is I think you want to know. I believe that tradition medicine (by that I take it you mean the kind that is practiced by licensed physicians) is derived in large part from folk medicine and traditional medicinal approaches, BUT today there is such a proliferation of new drugs which are artifially created chemicals, some of which mimic the actions of natural chemical compounds found within animals or plants that it is virtually a whole new field apart from any traditional approaches. The drugs that are patented are artificially created, no natural products, which are not chemically altered, can be patented. This is why we have such a huge selection of herbs and other "natural" "medicines" that we may take, and why they do not require presciptions and remain available to any and all who choose to take them. Thus Ginkgo Biloba, and St. Johns Wort, both of which have some good scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness for the treatment of various disorders, are available over the counter, and are not a patentable medicine, they are natural unadulterated products. "Welcome to the desert of the real." Morpheus, in The Matrix "My God it's full of stars!" Dave Bowman, in 2001: A Space Odyssey ____________________________________________________________________ For the largest MP3 index on the Web, go to http://mp3.altavista.com ____________________________________________________________________ <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
