TCM : PROs & CONs
2014-06-20
Huaren has been treated by TCM and Western Pharmacology. Each has their own strength & efficacy. Be your own judge.
Current Western Pharmacology on Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Concepts of the body and of disease used in TCM are pre-scientific, similar to European humoral theory, and are pseudoscientific; they are a form of vitalism and are not based upon scientific knowledge. Attempts to find a scientific basis or mechanism of action for concepts used in TCM such as the circulation of Qi, the meridian system, and other related theories have failed. The effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine remains poorly documented. There are concerns over a number of potentially toxic plants, animal parts, and mineral Chinese medicinals. There is a lack of existing cost-effectiveness research for TCM. Pharmaceutical research has explored the potential for creating new drugs from traditional remedies. Successful results have however been scarce
The epidemiology and popularity of TCM milieu such as in Hong Kong suggests TCM must have something to offer. The longevity and relative health of Hong Kong populace compared to those of the USA points to the benefits TCM delivers.
Based on my personal experience. Digestive issues, blood circulation issues goes in the favor of TCM. So is the relief of common cold and irregular menstrual flows.
The medical diagnostic on bodily fluids versus pulse or tongue or even color of nails goes in the favor of blood works and other bodily fluid laboratory works.
The only drawback of western pharmacology is that it is target specific and in combination with other medication can actually harm the person. This is being addressed in recent time by the advances made in pharmacy that studies the combined effects of medication. A situation as illustration in the prevention high blood pressure, it actually affects the sexual libido of the male subject. Then another medication is put forward to correct this such as viagra type drug to counteract lack of libido. One relaxes the circulatory vessel and another constrict it. TCM would go after the root cause and heal the related organs so that libido returns naturally.
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