China had over 3,700 traditional Chinese medicine hospitals by 2014, with total revenue of 730 billion yuan ($105 billion).
Traditional Chinese Medicines Use Endangered Species
Snow leopard, tiger and rhinoceros DNA were found in traditional Chinese remedies.
Snow leopard, tiger and rhinoceros DNA were found in traditional Chinese remedies.
‘China had over 3,700 traditional Chinese medicine hospitals by 2014, with total revenue of 730 billion yuan ($105 billion).’
It said only medical staff who have specialised skills in traditional Chinese medicine will be allowed to practice it, the Global Times reported. Unlike Western medical treatments, traditional Chinese medical doctors are normally named after their masters -- the fourth successor, for example -- which makes it difficult to evaluate their performance solely on medical exams.
"The practice of traditional Chinese medicine clinics will be limited to what they have registered to do," said Wang Guoqiang, the director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Traditional Chinese medicine was observed to reduce gastrointestinal disruptions after surgery, and acupuncture was also found to lessen fatigue in cancer patients.
Traditional Chinese medicine was observed to reduce gastrointestinal disruptions after surgery, and acupuncture was also found to lessen fatigue in cancer patients.
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Aconitine in Traditional Chinese Medicine May Lead to Severe Poisoning
Aconitine or Fuzi is the primary ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine, although it is known for its toxic properties.
Aconitine or Fuzi is the primary ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine, although it is known for its toxic properties.
Mushroom Used in Chinese Medicine Could Hold the Key to Treat Obesity
The extract of the fungi Ganoderma lucidum can be used as pre-biotics to reduce body weight gain, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes in obese individuals.
The extract of the fungi Ganoderma lucidum can be used as pre-biotics to reduce body weight gain, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes in obese individuals.
