Integration of traditional,complementary,and alternative medicine with modern biomedicine:the scientization,evidence,and challenges for integration of traditional Chinese medicine
作者机构:Georgetown University Medical CenterWashington DCUSA Institute of Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina Institute of Acupuncture and MoxibustionChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina The First Clinical Medical CollegeGuizhou University of Traditional Chinese MedicineGuiyangChina Ashdale ClinicHalf Moon LaneSouth Douglas RoadCorkIreland
出 版 物:《Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine》 (针灸和草药(英文))
年 卷 期:2024年第4卷第1期
页 面:68-78页
学科分类:02[经济学] 0202[经济学-应用经济学] 020206[经济学-国际贸易学]
基 金:supported by the National Science Foundation of China(82204610) the Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CI2021A04013) Qihang Talent Project of ICMM(L2022046) Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ15-YQ-041,ZXKT21029).
主 题:Acupuncture Conventional medicine Herbal medicine Modernization Scientization Traditional Chinese medicine
摘 要:Traditional medicine has garnered significant global recognition,with an estimated 80%of the global population using it.Therefore,it is essential to fully understand the integration of traditional medicines into current healthcare systems.This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the standard process to modernize traditional medicine scientifically in the context of modern biomedicine,further termed here as“scientization.Specifically,we aim to summarize the advancements made in understanding the efficacy,effectiveness,and underlying mechanisms of herbal medicine.We also examined the transition from experience-to evidence-based medicine during acupuncture.Furthermore,we explore the development of universal safety and quality control standards.Finally,we discuss international trade and export markets for Chinese medical products.The development and integration of traditional medicine have allowed it to further improve human health,resulting in a more comprehensive health solution for the global population.