A Scientific Journey into the Book of Alternative Medicine Laws and Legislation
27 July, 2025
PortSudan(Sudanow)- In the heart of the Mawarda neighborhood in Omdurman, the national capital, where history meets the pulse of the present, the name of Professor Hassan Al-Subki Khaled stands out as one of the scientific and social symbols that add a special splendor to the neighborhood.
He combines academic dignity with folkloric simplicity, and as he sits confidently on an ornate sofa, he appears to be a man who balances intellect and taste, science and everyday life. Khaled Al Subki - he holds the title of professor, which indicates his high scientific status.
The roots in Al-Mourada neighborhood are a mosaic of characters and memories, as described by writer and poet Hassan Al-Sir in his article about the genius of the place. And what place deserves this phrase more than a neighborhood that produced individuals like Professor Al-Subki? He is of a type that knows how to transform knowledge into value, history into energy, and plants into medicine. Khalid is one of the scientific and social symbols that add a special charm to the neighborhood. He combines academic dignity with popular simplicity and science.
Sudanow obtained a copy of the book: "Alternative Medicine - Author: Prof. Hassan Al Subki Khaled
- Degree: Doctorate in Pharmacognosy
- Experience: Expert in African organizations such as ARSO
This scientific work provides insight into the field of alternative medicine as a complementary pillar of the health system and a treasure trove of knowledge drawn from ancient civilizations and the experiences of nations. The book is organized into 110 slides, making it easy to navigate between topics and giving the reader an opportunity for thoughtful and systematic reflection.
The importance of the book: It constitutes a national reference in botanical medicine, helping to integrate traditional medicine into the official health system.
- It promotes self-sufficiency in a difficult economic reality and provides safe and low-cost therapeutic alternatives.
- Contributes to building an academic base for Sudanese universities through specialized scientific programs.
- Supports the export of herbal products and puts Sudan on the global herbal map, which may reach $5 trillion by 2050.
This work is an integrated scientific movement that seeks to localize and develop natural therapy, under the supervision of a man who combines academic expertise with a deep sense of popularity. Prof. Hassan Al-Subki Khalid presented Sudan and the region with an alternative pharmaceutical thought that is no less valuable than modern medicine, and even more beneficial and impactful.
Alternative Medicine - Laws and Legislation by Prof. Hassan Al Subki Khaled - PhD in Medical Pharmacology and expert in organizations such as ARSO Africa Scientific summary of the book:
This book is a rich and comprehensive reference on alternative and traditional medicine from a scientific, historical, and cultural perspective. The author starts from the roots of ancient medicine since the Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, through the great contributions of the Islamic civilization in herbal medicine and the regulation of the pharmaceutical profession, and reaches the contemporary global reality and modern legislation that regulates the use of medicinal plants.
Highlights:
- Definition of alternative and complementary medicine and its types (herbal, homeopathic, Chinese, Indian, Arabic and Greek).
- The history of the development of botanical medicine and scientific examples of natural drugs used to treat various diseases.
- Global and local legislation, such as the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNIDO, and the experiences of countries such as India, Germany, China, and Britain.
- The situation in Sudan:
A detailed review of the country's efforts in regulating and registering botanical medicines, highlights of laws, proposals, committees, and regulations for practitioners and pharmacists.
- A clear future vision for the development of the medicinal plant sector, including a national constitution, training of practitioners, protection of intellectual property, and development of herbal-based pharmaceutical industries.
The book "Alternative Medicine" represents a rare intellectual and scientific addition to the literature of pharmaceutical medicine in the Arab world. It is the result of a sober scientific and field experience of Prof. Hassan Al-Subki Khaled, one of the pioneers of pharmacology in Sudan and the region.
This work reflects a deep understanding of the integration between traditional and modern medicine, with strict adherence to the scientific method and institutionalized documentation. It is also characterized by its interest in localizing knowledge, protecting the therapeutic heritage, and linking it to economic and industrial development.
The importance of the book comes in the present and the future of Sudan:
It represents a national reference: The book establishes a national pharmaceutical ideology that promotes the safe and scientific use of herbs and medicinal plants.
Strategic resource: Sudan has an enormous plant diversity that can form the basis for alternative pharmaceutical industries, contributing to pharmaceutical security and reducing dependence on imports.
Rebuilding after war: In a post-conflict reality, alternative medicine is an immediate and affordable option for community-based healthcare.
Export opportunities: Localizing herbal industries will enable Sudan to access global herbal markets, which are expected to reach $5 trillion by 2050.
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A base for scientific research: The book represents a nucleus for establishing academic and research programs in Sudanese universities to teach botanical and alternative medicine with international standards.
Prof. Al Subki has presented this valuable encyclopedic work that combines academic depth, national affiliation, and future vision. This book is an honorable scientific medal and represents an impetus to move forward towards sustainable health development based on our knowledge heritage and natural resources.
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