Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine (WM) differ from each other in many ways. TCM adopts holistic approach, tends to develop recursive tools and methods to observe the universe and the body philosophically and lead to the restoration of the overall balance of the body. In herbal medicine, the correct balance of yin and yang constitute the energy of life, and all life is an essential substance for maintaining life. Some traditional treatments include Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and moxibustion therapy, and herbal hyperthermia.

In China, Chinese medicine and Western medicine in hospital and clinic are equivalent. In China, health independence and self-care are important aspects of the national medical system. In China, medical treatment is free. If there is natural-based health care in the United States, including acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and strong self-care traditions, what is it like? In China, Western medicine has been considered as a kind of alternative medicine for hundreds of years. However, until 1919 traditional Chinese medicine such as massage, herbal medicine, acupuncture, self health management was the main medical system. From the 18th century to the 19th century Western medical practices became available mainly through missionaries.

There are various herbal traditions around the world. In the West, there are various traditions such as traditional herbal medicine, Western medicinal herbs, natural remedies, Ayurveda or Chinese herbal medicines, and native American herbal medicines. Some physicians use highly developed diagnostic and therapeutic systems, others do treatment based on personal knowledge and experience. Everyone has to find the best Chinese medicine for them.

Today, there are many kinds of herbs being developed by various cultures all over the world. In Australia, the most common types are traditional Chinese herbal medicines, Ayurveda, indigenous peoples and herbs of the West (Europe). I use medicinal plants, but the plants I use, how to make them, how they are applied, and the philosophy behind that treatment vary. Currently known are 400,000 plants, but only a small percentage of them are studied or used. Many researchers believe that some of the plants are not yet recognized for their healing power. Pharmaceutical companies and other companies are actively studying the possibilities of plants to provide new antibiotics and other medicines