Chinese medicine to go global

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Source: CCTV.com | 08-31-2007 11:18

People across the globe are increasingly turning to traditional Chinese medicine. They use it as an alternative, or to complement Western medical practices. Many Chinese medical practitioners see this as a golden opportunity to modernize the image of Chinese medicine and boost its global appeal.

Traditional Chinese medicine dates back thousands of years.

Practitioners offer a wide array of remedies including countless blends of plants, fungi and animals.

But eastern doctors are looking for ways of modernizing their art of healing to give it an even wider appeal outside of Asia.