In today’s society, both Western medicine and traditional complementary forms of medicines’ are now widely known and used. The effectiveness of these kinds of treatment is determined by the patient’s mental attitude towards it.

While

many medical disciplines exist, Western

allopathic

medicine

remains the most popular compared to traditional

forms

. It is widely agreed that a patient’s mental attitude plays a significant role in determining which type of

medicine

they ultimately choose.

This

essay will examine public perceptions of both

forms

of

medicine

and their perceived

effectiveness

.

Firstly

, the

effectiveness

of

allopathic

medicine

has been extensively studied.

For example

, decades of well-documented research exist on the benefits, side effects, and contraindications of various medications.

In contrast

, traditional

forms

of

medicine

,

such

as Ayurveda, though potentially beneficial, have not been as thoroughly researched.

Furthermore

, different countries have their own traditional

medicine

systems,

such

as Ayurveda in India and acupuncture in China. The lack of consensus in the medical community regarding the efficacy of these treatments could explain why

allopathic

medicine

is more widely adopted.

Conversely

, there are many conditions for which Western

medicine

offers no definitive cure. Certain

forms

of cancer,

for instance

, remain challenging to treat with

allopathic

medicine

.

Therefore

, objective, unbiased research into the

effectiveness

of traditional treatments for

such

conditions could prove beneficial. Publishing the results in medical journals and disseminating information through documentaries and articles could improve public receptiveness toward traditional

medicine

. In summary, both Western and traditional medicines play crucial roles in patient well-being.

However

, more research needs to be conducted on the

effectiveness

of traditional treatments before they can be more widely adopted.