Who invented the alternative medicine?

Alternative medicine is not invented by a single individual, but has evolved over centuries from various traditional healing practices and beliefs from different cultures around the world. These practices and beliefs have been passed down through generations and have been modified and adapted over time. Alternative medicine encompasses a wide range of practices and therapies, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and Ayurveda, among many others. Each practice has its own history and its development has been influenced by cultural, societal, and historical factors.