Comparison Between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine
| Comparison | Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) | Western Medicine |
| Theory |
Experimental technology that originates from the Yin and Yang. TCM focuses on balancing entire system, namely the whole body and the flow of Qi. |
Scientific technology, anatomy and chemistry. Western medicine typically treats a specific system or organ rather than the whole body. |
| Diagnosis | "Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie", which means looking, listening, smelling, asking and touching | Modern scientific instruments (blood or urine test, X-ray, ultrasound, etc) |
| Pros | Most traditional Chinese medicines are extractives of plants, animals or minerals. They are more natural for patients. | Western medicines treat disease with direct target and take effects in shorter time |
| Cons | It can take longer time to cure disease. Chinese medicine excels in the areas of chronic problems and preventive medicine. | Side effects are more likely to happen. Western medicine is in its trauma care and therapies for acute problems. |
| History | TCM has been used for thousands of years | About two hundred years, and some western medicines are only used for several decades. |
Which one is better?
The answer is both. They both have advantages and disadvantages. Combining western medicines with Traditional Chinese Medicine is the best way to deal with your condition. That is what we are always doing. Any questions, you can email to us at kidneyservice@hotmail.com or contact with our Online Doctor directly. This consultation service is free.
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