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What is MedicineTraditions?
MedicineTraditions is the home of Traditional Medicine ... a wealth of information gathered from the 4 Great Medical Traditions of the Silk Road ... an enormous amount of information including Materia Medica of Vegetable, Animal & Mineral medicines, over 5000 Traditional Combinations & Formulas, a Huge Database of Diseases & Treatments, lots of Articles & resources to help you become a Master of Traditional Herbal Medicine
What is Medicinetraditions?
MedicineTraditions is an awesome resource for the Study and Practice of Traditional Medicine. It focuses on the 4 Great Medicine Traditions along the Silk Road which had a huge impact upon one another and share basic theory and Materia Medica.

It has a subscription component for Students and Practitioners but  contains a huge amount of free  content too.
Who Is MedicineTraditions For?
MedicineTraditions is primarily aimed at Students and Practitioners of Herbal and Traditional Medicine.

But it's also for the interested, the curious, those that love Herbs or love Traditional Medicine ... quite simply, it's for you!
What's Inside MedicineTraditions?
Inside MedicineTraditions you will find many 100's of Medicine Monographs of Vegetable, Animal and Mineral Medicines with information derived from European, Greek, Arab, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese sources, all compiled into a single, workable format.

There are 1000's of medicine combinations and classical formulas from the great Medical Traditions; a huge Database of Diseases with traditional formulas used in their treatment. Lists of Substitute Medicine, Glossaries, Articles, information on modifying Traditional Formulas for modern use ...

Literally thousands of pages, constantly updated and expanded to give you the greatest single resource for the study of Traditional Medicine ever envisaged.
What About Animal Medicines?
MedicineTraditions does not support the use of endangered animals in modern Traditional Medicine.

MedicineTraditions does not support animal cruelty for Traditional Medicine or modern medical research.

Many Traditional animal medicines are by-products of animals that do not require their slaughter. In addition, many animal medicines are obtained from animals already farmed for human consumption.

A number of animal medicines are derived from insects which can be farmed ethically to supply Traditional Medicine. The farming of insects is expected to rise dramatically for both medicine and food in the coming decades.

The most controversial Animal medicines such as Rhino horn, Tiger bone and Bear Bile all have ethical substitutes that are widely used in modern Traditional Medicine.

In addition, various vegetable substitutes can be used in place of animal medicines in traditional formula.
 Is Traditional Medicine Effective?
Traditional Medicine has its roots in prehistoric times. Over millennia, certain herbs and formulas developed reputations for their efficacy in treating certain conditions. Many of the indications modern herbalists are taught today are uses known to ancient Greek, Indian or Chinese practitioners 1000 or 2000 years ago.

There is a huge amount of pharmacological research into traditional medicines and it is impressive how often modern research confirms traditional usage.

In addition, in China, India, the Middle East, and even in Western Countries, traditional medicines are studied in animals or clinical trials to ascertain efficacy. It is not uncommon for traditional medicines to be found similar in efficacy to modern western control drugs.

Of course, a lot of traditional use is unproven and some traditional theories are now known to be incorrect. However, the long and continuing history of traditional medicine, along with its growing use in the west means that Traditional Medicine is here to stay. Therefore, MedicineTraditions is providing this valuable resource to bring Traditional Medicine into the 21st century and beyond.

See our recent article How Do We Know Traditional Medicine Works?
Can I get treatment?
MedicineTraditions is not for self-diagnosis or self treatment.

We do not offer consultations or give diagnosis, treatment, recommendations or medicines for self-treatment.

If you need medical assistance please contact your Traditional Medicine practitioner or other healthcare professional.
Who Created MedicineTraditions?
MedicineTraditions has been created by Adam Tate.

Adam studied TCM with Professor Wong Lun at the Academy of TCM in Melbourne between 1990–94. He has made an in-depth study of the Western Tradition, along with Ayurveda and Tibetan Medicine. He has traveled far and wide in his study of Traditional Medicine while maintaining a clinical practice for over 20 years.

Adam found that most of the underlying philosophy in the different systems is ultimately very similar and that information has been shared along the Silk Road for over 2500 years.

MedicineTraditions was created to promote and teach Traditional Medicine, to find the common threads between the systems, and and to elevate Herbal Medicine in the West to its former glory.

MedicineTraditions now has a small support staff and input from other practitioners and teachers of Traditional Medicine.
How is MedicineTraditions Funded?
MedicineTraditions is funded by people like you.

While we have limited advertising, our chief source of revenue is subscription and sales.

The costs of creating, running and constantly updating the website are high and all support is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to donate, pay for translation, sponsor a part, recommend an addition or otherwise help, please contact us.
What do I get with Subscription?
MedicineTraditions has a lot of FREE content. However,
  • Many Herb Monographs are greatly simplified in the Free Version, and Formula links won't work.
  • Many Herb Monographs are ONLY available with Subscription.
  • All MINERAL and ANIMAL Monographs are ONLY available with Subscription.
  • All FORMULAS are also ONLY available with Subscription.

There are MANY resources, articles and the massive DISEASE DATABASE only available with Subscription.

There's also NO ADVERTISING in Subscription–only pages, however, some Lesser Monographs are common to both FREE and SUBSCRIPTION and will have advertising even in the PAID version.

So go on, for as little as the cost of a cup of Coffee per week you can have access to a huge and unique resource on HERBAL and TRADITIONAL MEDICINE as well as supporting MedicineTraditions to be bigger and better.

To Subscribe CLICK HERE
MedicineTraditions contains plenty of Free Content for the Interested. Subscription is available for Students and Practitioners & gives a huge amount of Practitioner-only Information
  • Over 1500 detailed Medicine Monographs
  • Medicines from Western & Eastern systems
  • Practitioner-level information
  • Toxic Herbs, Animal & Mineral Medicines
  • Traditional Formulas the medicine is used in
  • The most Comprehensive Materia Medica ever

Over 900 beautifully illustrated Medicine Monographs from the Vegetable, Animal and Mineral Kingdoms derived from Greek, European, Unani, Ayurveda, Tibetan and Chinese Medicine. Each Monograph includes Temperature, Taste, Functions, Uses, Doses and Combinations, organised into one, simple format.

  • Over 5000 Traditional Formulas & Combinations
  • Derived from the 4 Great Medical Traditions
  • Focus on Western Traditional Formulas
  • collected from the Greatest Minds & Texts
  • Focus on Practical Formulas
  • How to Modify Formula & Substitute Medicines

Formula are one of the most important aspects of Traditional Medicine. Studying Formulas is fundamental to studying Traditional Medicine, and is what separates it from Naturopathy and Modern Herbalism. MedicineTraditions contains over 5000 combinations and formulas focusing on Western Formulas, largely unavailable elsewhere.

  • Database of Diseases with Traditional Formula
  • Western & Chinese pattern differentiation
  • Differential Diagnosis of major diseases
  • Traditional & Modern disease types
  • Most comprehensive Internal Medicine combining different Traditions
Treatment of Disease is what it's all about. Easing Pain, restoring dysfunction, regulating disorder and creating Well-being is at the Heart of Traditional Medicine. The Treatment section gives detailed analysis of the Formulas used in the Treatment of various diseases and conditions.

Diseases & Formulas
  • Resources to study & learn Traditional Medicine
  • Articles on Materia Medica, Treatment
  • Glossaries & Substitute Medicines
  • Timeline, History, info on Authors & Sources
  • Theoretical & Practical Resources
  • Aimed at the Practitioner
Traditional Medicine takes a lifetime to Master. Increase your skill and improve your knowledge by studying with the enormous amount of resources. Glossaries, lists of Substitutes, Articles and useful Links make this an essential Resource for Students and Practitioners alike.
Materia Medica
Detailed Monographs on over 1500 Medicines
FREE content for the Interested
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PRO content for the Practitioner
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The Herbal Materia Medica comprises many 100's of Herbal Medicines used between
the 4 Great Traditions: Greek-Arabic ('Western'), Indian, Tibetan and Chinese Medicine
Traditions. The FREE version has simplified content and some Herbs are unavailable.
PRO version is available with Subscription and gives access to Full Monographs
including Animal and Minerals, as well as Thousands of Combinations and
Herbal Formulas, and detailed information on Theory and Treatment.


All the Great Medicine Traditions have used Medicines derived from the
Mineral and Animal, as well as Vegetable Kingdoms. PRO users have
full access to Monographs on Animal and Mineral Medicines.
Read our Policy on Animal Medicines below

Ayurvedic Materia Medica (Over 250)
Chinese Materia Medica (Over 350)
Tibetan Materia Medica (Over 240)
Unani Materia Medica (Over 270)
CLICK HERE
Over 5000 Traditional Combinations
and Formulas! from the European, Greek,
Arabic, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese Traditions.
Much of the core Materia Medica used is similar
between the systems, so its easier to use formulas
from other systems. Many have been used over Centuries,
sometimes 1000's of Years and have ample proven efficacy.
CLICK HERE
A comprehensive list of Diseases with Formulas used to Treat them.
Includes Differential Diagnosis and Formulas from Various systems.

Introduction to Western Medical Theory
Chinese Medicine in 17th Century European Texts
Principal Printed Herbals from 1470–1670
Basic Herb Chemistry
38 Obsolete Western Herbs with their Chinese Equivalents
Chinese Medicines used in the West before TCM
115 Medicines common to the Western and Chinese Traditions
More Articles ...
News & Events



MedicineTraditions Wins Award!
Adam Tate, Founder and Creator of MedicineTraditions, won a Highly Commended Award at the ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society) 2019 Practitioner of the Year Awards for his work in promoting Traditional Medicine, and for creating MedicineTraditions. The ATMS is Australia's leading Professional body for Natural Health Practitioners.

Lecture Series in Germany announced for 2020!
We are very Happy to announce Adam will be giving some Seminars in Germany in June, 2020. More details coming Soon. If you'd like to know more, please contact us.
NOTE: Due to the Corona virus pandemic the lectures in Germany will be rescheduled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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March, 2020
TCM Treatment of COVID-19
Over 50 new Herb Combinations
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Jan–Feb, 2020
Over 50 New Herb Combinations
Added New Herb Monographs
Added to Diseases and Formulas
Added Research to Herbs
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December, 2019
NEW THEME !
Added 17 New Herb Monographs!
Over 30 New Herb Combinations!
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What is MedicineTraditions?
MedicineTraditions has been established to promote the teaching and practice of the 4 Great Medicine Traditions along the Silk Road, which shared so much in Theory and Materia Medica for millennia.

A Unique Resource for Students and Practitioners of Herbal and Traditional Medicine.

All Traditional Medicine systems had several things in common: belief in the Spirit and Qi; the use of medicines from the Vegetable, Mineral and Animal Kingdoms; the concept that health is balance and disease is loss of balance; the use of formulas  ... Read More
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Disclaimer
MedicineTraditions is not intended to be used for diagnosis or self-treatment. It is an academic site for Students and Practitioners of Traditional Medicine. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for proper Training, but rather is a valuable resource in learning Herbal and Traditional Medicine. Due to the Nature and History of Traditional Medicine, some of the information contained could be harmful or even lethal in the wrong hands. MedicineTraditions will in no way be held liable or responsible for any use or misuse, injury or death from the use of any of the information contained herein. For all your Health needs, consult a licensed Healthcare Practitioner.
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