2021•Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical SciencesOpen access

The development of traditional Chinese medicine

D. Ma, Shanshan Wang, Yu Shi, Shenglou Ni, Minke Tang, Anlong Xu

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Similar to other medicines, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated from the need for various practical solutions to treat diseases. It is a knowledge system summarized and condensed by the Chinese nation in the health care practice for thousands of years. TCM continues to serve the health care system. This study summarized the history, health concept, main treatment strategies and methods, current development, and future perspectives of TCM. It may provide a more comprehensive image of the overall TCM system.

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Key concepts: Traditional Chinese medicine, Alternative medicine, Traditional medicine, Health care, Medicine, Healthcare system, Political science, Pathology