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The liver in traditional Chinese medicine

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1998
Medical thinkers in China visualized the liver in microcosmal and macrocosmal terms. An anatomical tradition did not exist, hence the liver was described grossly in broad outline. It was recognized as being functionally important in the movement of qi (vital energy) and storage of xue (‘blood’).
Thomas Sn Chen, Peter Sy Chen
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Traditional Chinese medicine for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2021
AbstractIn Western medicine, dementia refers to a spectrum of diseases affecting cognition, mental health, and physical abilities. Ancient medical literatures of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) also recorded dementia‐like symptoms, but described the disease from a totally distinct theoretical point of view.
Weidong Le, Weidong Le, Zhengzhi Wu, Song Li   +3 more
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Traditional Chinese Medicine

2011
The rising use of complementary medicines and therapies (CM) by patients in infertility care and treatment is controversial. Evidence is emerging that between 30-60% of infertility patients use CM whilst also engaged with assisted reproductive technology (ART) for treatment of infertility [1].
Eric Bieber, Brent Bauer, Chun-Su Yuan
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Traditional Chinese Medicine

2019
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has over 2000 years of history in treating UTIs with recent research suggesting a potential role in the management of acute UTIs and as prophylaxis for recurrent UTIs.
Cecilia Yu, Bob Yang
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Traditional Chinese medicine in dermatology

Dermatologic Therapy, 2003
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an alternative method of therapy that can be administered in oral, topical, or injectable forms. It emphasizes the importance of using many herbs that are combined in different formulations for each individual patient. Since it is not possible to discuss all applications of TCM in every skin disorder, psoriasis and
Rishi Desai, John Koo
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Superoxide and traditional Chinese medicines

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 1995
In traditional Chinese medicinal practices, herbs are classified as 'cold', 'neutral', or 'hot'. Fluorometric analysis of herbs with 'cold' properties revealed that these herbs produce large amounts of superoxide. In contrast, herbs with 'hot' properties have scavenging activities.
Lin, W.S., Chan, W.C.L., Hew, C.S.
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Integrated traditional Chinese medicine

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2006
To experience the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China was 'the chance of a lifetime; thanks to the support of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. The scale and range of TCM available in terms of health care provision, education and research is unique in the world.
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Traditional Chinese medicine and infertility

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008
The present review gives an overview of the potential use of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of infertility, including an evidence-based evaluation of its efficacy and tolerance.Recent studies demonstrated that traditional Chinese medicine could regulate the gonadotropin-releasing hormone to induce ovulation and improve the uterus blood ...
Annie Pei-Chun Chen, Sheng-Teng Huang
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Is There a Role for Traditional Chinese Medicine?

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1997
To the Editor. —While I agree that there are many inappropriate claims being made for many therapies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and conventional Western medicine in and out of China, we should be wary of passing judgment on other systems of healing, eg, TCM, with limited knowledge and little or no experience in the medical tradition we are ...
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Microcirculation and Traditional Chinese Medicine

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1988
THROUGHOUT their long history, the Chinese people have had a rich culture. Their ancient achievements are known to everyone. Porcelain, paper, and natural silk all originated in China and were spread throughout the world. However, China's enduring contributions to civilization are not limited to astronomy, printing, or other inventions.
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