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.

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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

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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

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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

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Articles on Humoral Medicine

Introduction to Humoral Medicine Of the Humors (from the Art of Physick) Humors in the Different Traditions Digestion in the Humoral Tradition

Diet Guidelines for Humoral Treatment Preparers and Purgers of the Humors Medicinal Effects of Foods

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Articles on Medical Theory

Hot or Cold? The Temperature of Medicines VPK–A useful way of understanding Materia Medica Fighting Fire with Fire The Dialogue on Natural Heat The whole Sum of the Regimen of Health Regimen of Health (Maimoides) Regimen of Health from School of Salerno

Schools of Thought in Traditional Medicine Introduction to the Shang Han Lun 7 Ancient Planets

Webinar: All Disease Begins in the Stomach

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Articles on Therapies

Cupping Bloodletting

Leeching  Fire Therapy

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Articles on Clinical Practice

15 Powders to Warm the Stomach Weakness of the Eyes & Dimness of Sight (Wirtzung) The Treatment of Melancholy (Wirtzung) Treatment of Failing Memory Anti-Cancer Materia Medica Herbs for Various Cancers Solanum nigrum in Cancer Treatment Materia Medica for Skin Diseases   TCM treatment of COVID-19

Medicinal Effects of Foods  Primary Uses of Medicinal Fungi Medicinal Fungi in Cancer Therapy