TCM Vs Western Medication
Western Medication cures diseases by using external forces.
TCM on other hand attempts to reinforce and stimulate body's internal strength
to cure disease.
Western Medication is based on the theory that disease is caused by bacterial and other external means. TCM believes that disease is basically caused by the "weakening state" of a body as a whole.
Western Medication is based on the theory that disease is caused by bacterial and other external means. TCM believes that disease is basically caused by the "weakening state" of a body as a whole.
As a result, western medication may
cure diseases more effectively and quickly. But at the same time it may cause
temporary or permanent damage to the internal system of a patient. TCM may take
longer time to cure a disease but it strengthens the overall health of a
patient. Many western medical practitioners start to use TCM to offset the side
effect due to the toxic medication or sometime they turn to TCM when there is
no cure for certain types of diseases.
WHY YOU NEED IT
There are a number advantages associated with using herbal medicines
as opposed to pharmaceutical products. Examples include the following:
- Reduced risk of side effects:
Most herbal medicines are well tolerated by the patient, with fewer
unintended consequences than pharmaceutical drugs. Herbs typically have
fewer side effects than traditional medicine, and may be safer to use over
time.
- Effectives with chronic conditions:
Herbal medicines tend to be more effective for long-standing health
complaints that don't respond well to traditional medicine. One example is
the herbs and alternative remedies used to treat arthritis. Vioxx, a
well-known prescription drug used to treat arthritis, was recalled due to
increased risk of cardiovascular complications. Alternative
treatments for arthritis, on the other hand, have few side
effects. Such treatments include dietary changes like adding simple herbs,
eliminating vegetables from the nightshade family and reducing white sugar
consumption.
- Lower cost: Another advantage to herbal
medicine is cost. Herbs cost much less than prescription medications.
Research, testing, and marketing add considerably to the cost of
prescription medicines. Herbs tend to be inexpensive compared to drugs.
- Widespread availability: Yet another advantage of
herbal medicines are their availability. Herbs are available without a
prescription. You can grow some simple herbs, such as peppermint and
chamomile, at home. In some remote parts of the world, herbs may be the
only treatment available to the majority of people.