Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Overview

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system with practices including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary therapy, among others.
• TCM is based on the belief that the body's vital energy, or qi, circulates through channels called meridians.
• Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine that promotes the use of herbs, special diets, and other practices for health and disease.
• Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of products and practices, some of which may be harmful if used improperly or without the guidance of a trained practitioner.
• Kampo Medicine is the Japanese counterpart to Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a focus on herbal medicine, and is integrated into the Japanese national healthcare system.
• Hydrotherapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment, typically in warm water pools.
• Aromatherapy is a branch of complementary medicine that uses essential oils for psychological and physical well-being, through methods like aroma baths, aroma candles, and body massage.
• Drugs can come from natural sources, such as plants, or can be synthetically created.
• The process of discovering and developing new drugs from natural sources involves evaluating a large number of plant species, using advanced screening methods and following up on traditional uses.
• Before a drug is approved for marketing, it undergoes preclinical and clinical studies to test its safety and efficacy.

Explore the principles and practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an ancient system of healthcare that includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping therapy, and more. Learn about the history, basic tenets, and various modalities of TCM.