Our “Integrated Health” season dives deep into the field of integrated medicine. The series of interviews with guest experts help us to explore the possibilities of integrating various approaches towards preventative care and health management.
Chinese herbal medicine, an essential component of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), utilizes herbal and plants to support patients’ healing and has saved millions of lives during thousands of years of history. However, due to its distinction from Western treatment methods, Chinese herbal medicine remains mysterious to a considerable amount of the population. In this episode, Dr. Zhang, a registered Chinese practitioner from Western Sydney University, unlocks this mystery for us. Dr. Zhang introduces the difference between Chinese herbal medicine and conventional Western herbal medicine, the safety standards of Chinese herbal medicine, as well as valuable advice on how to select qualified TCM practitioners.
Let’s begin this feast of knowledge about integrated medicine and learn about Chinese herbal medicine!
