noun
naturopathy; natural medicine
A system of treatment that relies on natural remedies, such as diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes, rather than conventional drugs or surgery.
彼女は病気を治すために自然療法を選んだ。
She chose naturopathy to cure her illness.
代替医療 is a broader term for alternative medicine, while 自然療法 specifically refers to naturopathy, which emphasizes natural healing methods.
Compound of 自然 (nature) and 療法 (therapy, treatment).