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Clinical and Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 2684-4915

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Chinese Medicine

Some Chinese herbal products have been found to be contaminated with undeclared plant or animal material; drugs (such as the blood-thinner warfarin and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent diclofenac); heavy metals (such as arsenic, lead, and cadmium); pesticides or compounds called sulfites, which could cause asthma or severe allergic reactions; or incorrect herbs, some of which have caused organ damage. Relatively few complications from using acupuncture are reported. Still, complications have resulted from the utilization of nonsterile needles and improper delivery of treatments. When not delivered properly, acupuncture can cause serious adverse effects, including infections, punctured organs, collapsed lungs, and injury to the central systema nervosum . There are concerns over variety of probably toxic plants, animal parts, and mineral Chinese compounds. There are some concerns over illegal trade and transport of species including rhinoceroses and tigers, and therefore the welfare of specially farmed animals including bears.   centuries old that aims to stop or heal disease by maintaining or restoring yin yang balance. China has one among the world’s oldest medical systems. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies date back at least 2,200 years, although the earliest known written record of Chinese medicine is the Huangdi nei jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic) from the 3rd century BCE. That opus provided the theoretical concepts for TCM that remain the idea of its practice today. The patient could also be treated with acupuncture or acupressure, moxibustion (moxa treatment), or cupping (in which hot glass cups are placed on the patient to draw blood to the skin). TCM makes use of herbs and herbal formulas to strengthen organ function and support healthiness.

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