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Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine: a comparative overview.

Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM ·Vol. 2 ·No. 4 ·2005-12-00 ·Pages 465-73

Patwardhan B, Warude D, Pushpangadan P, Bhatt N

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.

Authors & Affiliations
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Patwardhan Bhushan
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, Pune 411 007, India. bhushan@unipune.ernet.in
Warude Dnyaneshwar
Pushpangadan P
Bhatt Narendra
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Article Info
Journal
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Abbr.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
ISSN
1741-427X
DOI
10.1093/ecam/neh140
Email
bhushan@unipune.ernet.in
Published
2005-12-00
Epub
2005-00-27
Pages
465-73
Language
English
Region
United States
NLM ID
101215021
PMCID
PMC1297513
External Links
PubMed source DOI: 10.1093/ecam/neh140 PMC Full Text View journal details
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