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ROSARIA SENONER-SAVOIA A brief overview of traditional Chinese medicine In the West, traditional Chinese medicine is often reduced to the basics of acupuncture, i.e. the placement of needles in precise locations. It deserves a very special place in the diverse range of alternative medicines, not least because it is the only medicine that has existed continuously in its fundamentals for over two thousand years, and is still a state medicine in China today. This advantage means that it remains close to the philosophical and energetic ideas from which it originated, while benefiting from the advantages and validation methods of modern science.

Although ancient and traditional, it has evolved to meet the needs of the modern world. It is carried out in specialized hospitals and benefits from scientific research units that enable it to be tested and validated.

On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine has a very wide range of applications, as it has been practiced for a long time and demographically in the world's largest country. This gives it an experience that is first empirical, then uniquely scientific. For example, what other medical system could experiment with its pharmacopoeia over such a long period of time and with such a large population? Certain substances have been referenced and used daily for two millennia.

After all, Chinese medicine is a complete system, not just a medical technique with limited applications. In addition to acupuncture, it has developed techniques for obstetrics, massage, surgery and resuscitation, and has its own pharmacopoeia with a very wide range of applications, including dietetics.

Traditional Chinese medicine, like conventional medicine, is a complete medical system, covering all areas of pathology.

It should be noted that Chinese medicine, like Western medicine, has the experience of official status and at the same time, like most alternative medicines, has a more humanistic and holistic approach to the human being, health and illness. By appointment only +41 22 366 44 91