Alternative medicine refers to the medical practices that are regarded as unorthodox by the doctors as they are unproven with respect to their effect in treating diseases. Some examples for these medical practices are naturopathy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, etc. This book traces the progress of the field of alternative medicine and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. The text presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of complementary and alternative medicine and the recent advancements in this field. The book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers and researchers.