Articles on Traditional Medicine
The following articles contain information about the Theory and Practice of Traditional Medicine.
The aim is to have unique Articles on various aspects of Traditional Medicine including:
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The aim is to have unique Articles on various aspects of Traditional Medicine including:
- finding similar grounds between the different systems
- comparing the use of Medicines in different systems
- Treatment of specific conditions in the different systems
- reviews of Materia Medica and Formula
If you would like to submit an Article, please Contact Us
Medical History & General Articles
Why Traditional Medicine is stronger than Modern Herbalism and Naturopathy
Whereas Traditional cultures Worldwide continue to use Traditional Medicine, the West has embraced Naturopathy. Reading Old English Medical Books Some pointers on navigating Old English texts. Chinese Medicine in European Texts A number of articles on TCM were introduced into Europe from the 1600's, some giving great detail on Theory and Materia Medica. Introduction to the Shang Han Lun An overview of the formulas of one of the seminal texts of TCM. |
Principle Herbals printed between 1470–1670
A summary of the Principle Herbals between 1470–1670, many of which are downloadable. Sheng Ai Hospital of TCM Have a look at the oldest continually running TCM Hospital in Yunnan province, China. |
Articles on Materia Medica
Articles on Commonalities between the Traditions
Ayurvedic Herbs in Unani Medicine
Chinese Medicines used in the West before TCM
Chinese Medicine in European Texts
115 Herbs Common to Western Traditional Medicine and TCM
A Western Astragalus, similar to Huang Qi of TCM
The Dialogue on Natural Heat
Chinese Medicines used in the West before TCM
Chinese Medicine in European Texts
115 Herbs Common to Western Traditional Medicine and TCM
A Western Astragalus, similar to Huang Qi of TCM
The Dialogue on Natural Heat
Articles on Formulas
How to Modify a Traditional Formula
Modifying Traditional formulas is often necessary for modern use. This article shows the ways to modify Traditional Formula. Primary Formulas of the Western Tradition A list of the primary formulas used in the Western Tradition. Introduction to the Shang Han Lun An overview of the formulas of one of the seminal texts of TCM. Benefits of Powdered Medicine A review of the benefits, preparation and use of Powdered Medicine. |
Articles on Humoral Medicine
Articles on Medical Theory
Webinar: All Disease Begins in the Stomach
Articles on Therapies
Articles on Clinical Practice