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GlossaryTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

holistic health system balancing body's energy through various practices

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of health care that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It includes various practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and qigong, and is based on the concept of balancing the body's vital energy, or "qi," through the principles of yin and yang and the five elements. TCM aims to treat the root cause of ailments rather than just the symptoms, and it is often used in conjunction with modern medical treatments.

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research TCM Medicine and Food Homology in the Management of Post-COVID Disorders

1 citations , August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Traditional Chinese medicinal foods may help manage long-term post-COVID symptoms.

research Topical Tacrolimus, Clobetasol, and Minoxidil for Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Safety

August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.

research Traditional Chinese Medicine Derived Exosome-Like Nanovesicles in Wound Repair and Skin Regeneration

September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

TCM-derived nanovesicles show promise for wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research.

Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

research Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

23 citations , July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.

$Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia$

research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia

7 citations , October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

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