traditional treatment
nounUK /trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈtriːtmənt/
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈtriːtmənt/
A way of healing that people have used for a very long time.
Her grandmother used a traditional treatment made from herbs to help her cough.
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2. A customary way of dealing with a problem or situation.
The village's traditional treatment of guests includes a big welcome meal.
3. Medical care passed down through generations rather than taught in modern schools.
In some countries, traditional treatment is used alongside modern medicine.
4. The usual way a material or object is handled over time.
The traditional treatment of this wood gives it a rich, dark color.