Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comparative Overview
Authors
Bhushan Patwardhan
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, Pune 411 007, India
Dnyaneshwar Warude
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, Pune 411 007, India
P Pushpangadan
National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226 001, India
Narendra Bhatt
Zandu Pharmaceutical Ltd, Mumbai 400 025, India
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, traditional medicine
Abstract
Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine (TIM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remain the most ancient yet living traditions. There has been increased global interest in traditional medicine. Efforts to monitor and regulate herbal drugs and traditional medicine are underway. China has been successful in promoting its therapies with more research and science-based approach, while Ayurveda still needs more extensive scientific research and evidence base. This review gives an overview of basic principles and commonalities of TIM and TCM and discusses key determinants of success, which these great traditions need to address to compete in global markets.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, traditional medicine
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