Chinese medicine

British

noun

a traditional system of medical treatment based on the principles of Yin and Yang, involving such treatments as acupuncture and the use of a range of drugs derived from animal and vegetable sources

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The herbs at the shop support Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, rainforest herbalism and American eclectic herbalism, Ayales says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

In traditional Chinese medicine, Polygonum multiflorum is typically processed before use.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 7, 2026

Recent figures suggest an increase in the number of lions being killed for their body parts which are then sold both as cultural objects in Africa and for traditional Chinese medicine.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

The company says it is developing traditional Chinese medicine, primarily herbal formulas, to treat autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026

The difference between Chinese medicine and Western medicine is the dissection versus the observation of the thing in motion.

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow

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