Wednesday, July 10, 2013

What are the Advantages of Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM)


Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) have thousands of years history in China and it is the precious heritage of Chinese culture.It has great advantages compared with Western treatments. According to the Chinese medical concept, doctors will arrange the patient to take the Chinese herbal medicines and at the same time, combine with some Chinese external therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, and medicated bath, etc.
These measures are effective for the recovery of patients' diseases. They have such functions as diuresis, adjustment of immune systems, improvement of the renal function and excretion function, etc. What is more they will cause few side effects and the patients will not become dependent on the medicines.
The main function of TCM is to regulate and balance various disorders and imbalances in the body and build up physical strength, therefore long term proper intake of certain Chinese medicines can not only cure diseases but also can make people stronger and healthier.
What are the side effects of TCM
Though Traditional Chinese Medicines have relatively fewer side effects compared with western medicines, they do cause some damages to the body when used improperly or abused blindly. Therefore the medicine formula and the dosage of every medicine should be under guidance of professional physician.

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