Advances in Traditional Medicine

Kyung Hee Oriental Medicine Research Center (경희대학교 융합한의과학연구소)
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Traditional medicine in Taiwan: current status and future prospects

  • Cheng, Hon Mei (Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science)
  • Published : 2005.09.30
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Abstract

Oriental medicine is one of the main branches of traditional medicine left in the world. It includes acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, herbology, and qigong, all of which are still commonly used and officially recognized in some Asian countries, including Taiwan. In this article, the current educational, health insurance, and research and development status of traditional medicine in Taiwan will be introduced. The specific focus of the article is on efforts to integrate these ancient medical practices into modern medical science in our country.

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