Integration of Oriental and Western Medicine

[Discussion on definition of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine"].

OBJECTIVE To discuss the definition of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine". METHODS Logic methods. RESULTS It was found that there were a lot of problems on the definition of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine". CONCLUS...

Clinical Research Model of Integration of TCM and Western Medicine

The merits of integrative medicine such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with Western medicine in preventing or ameliorating chronic diseases are increasingly in the biomedical research and clinical applications. Recent researches suggest that integrative medicine are not only the TCM plus Western medicine simply. They should be put together by scienti...

[Pondering on integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine].

Integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine (ITCWM) plays an important role in developing traditional Chinese medicine. Implementing ITCWM is necessary in accordance with the developing rule of medical sciences and the optimum profits pursued in medical areas. In the face of challenge and problems, collaborating with international academic researchers interested in ITCWM, striving t...

Oriental Medicine—Stray Jottings

Oriental medicine: an introduction.

This article covers introductory concepts regarding Oriental medicine, its historical context, yin and yang principles, and Five-Phase theory. It discusses organ theory, patient examination, diagnosis, the meridian network system, and treatment modalities such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, giving a brief overview of the different acupuncture and Oriental medical styles practiced i...