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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:


  • 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

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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 ‘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

Brief Introduction to the Western Materia Medica
Identification Issues in Traditional Medicine
Identifying Herbs in Traditional Medicine can be troublesome. This article talks about the problem and how to deal with it.
38 Obsolete Western Medicines with their Chinese Equivalents
A list of Chinese herbs that may replace Western herbs that are no longer readily available.
Examples of Pharmacological effects of Traditional Medicine Classifications
Traditional categories such as ‘Clearing Heat’ have equivalent Pharmacological effects. Find out more in this article.
The Experiments on Aconite of Dr. Storck
Dr. Storck was responsible for introducing a number of poisonous herbs into medical practice. His experiments on Aconite are interesting, especially when compared to Chinese use of Aconite.
Collecting Herbs
The Art of the Apothecary

Myrobalans and the Triphala Formulas
Camphor for Fever
The Cold Seeds-Seeds of Cucurbitaceae
A Review of Aconite Species of the West
Special Medicines – Osteocolla
Special Medicines – Shilajit
Organotherapy – use of animal Organs
A Western Astragalus, similar to Huang Qi of TCM
Basic Herb Chemistry
Traditional Herb Supplier in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Medicinal Polypores at the Chengdu Medicine Market
Top 100 Herbs


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


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.
14 Reasons for Compounding Medicines
A brief list of 14 reasons on the benefits of Compounding Medicines from The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi

Individual Formulas
Pectoral Decoction – A Wonderful Lung Medicine
Zheng Tian Wan – A TCM Patent for Headache
Tibetan Formula Families
12 Formulas
12 Formulas for Cough
12 Formulas for Diarrhea
12 Formulas for Eyesight
12 Formulas for Trauma


Articles on Humoral Medicine


Articles on Medical Theory

Webinar: All Disease Begins in the Stomach


Articles on Therapies


Articles on Clinical Practice