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Conceptually Traditional Chinese Herbal products are based on an
understanding of health and illness which differs substantially from that in
western medicine. Clinical phenomena are interpreted by reference to systems
based theories of bodily function. These systems are interpreted within a more
holistic observational diagnostic framework. This framework utilizes a
phenomenological (interpretive) paradigm, rather than a reductionist
(normative) paradigm which is the predominant paradigm used in the contemporary
western medical system...
 Modern trends currently suggest a movement toward a more integrated
approach to the development of medical practice which can be interpreted as
beneficial. Within this integrated approach the traditions of both systems are
respected within a complementary, rather than alternative forum.
Chinese herbal medicine includes the use of plant and mineral substances. Chinese
health care theory and practice is based upon a sophisticated diagnostic knowledge,
for example meridian test.
 TCM shares some common ideas with other forms of complementary medicine,
including belief in a strong interrelationship between the environment and
bodily function, and an understanding of illness as starting with an imbalance
'energy' or vital force (a concept central too many complementary medical
practices). The TCM understanding of this concept of energy is defined as QI, a
fundamental substance which has the potential to activate all bodily functions
and therefore is an essential force to manipulate in the restoration of health
to the ailing patient.
In China, Chinese
herbal medicine (CHM) and acupuncture play a significant role in the treatment
and prevention of a wide range of common and chronic diseases. Chinese
statistics in the mid-eighties revealed that 80% of the one billion populations
used a variety of herbal preparations not only for the treatment of a wide
range of diseases but also as a prophylactic.
All the nutritional products are
made in China
by GMP facilities. These nutritional products target various purposes and are
formulated according to the traditional and newest research applications of the
herbs and nutritional ingredients.
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