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Eastern Medicine

Eastern Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈiːstərn ˈmɛdɪsɪn/), also known as Traditional Asian Medicine or Oriental Medicine, is a broad term that refers to the various medical practices that originated in the East, particularly in Asia. These practices include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Kampo, Unani, and Siddha Medicine among others.

Etymology

The term "Eastern Medicine" is derived from the geographical location of the practices it encompasses. These practices originated in the eastern part of the world, particularly in Asia, hence the name.

Related Terms

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine: A broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years.
  • Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
  • Kampo: The study of traditional Chinese medicine in Japan, where it is fully integrated into the modern healthcare system.
  • Unani: A form of traditional medicine practiced in Middle Eastern and South Asian countries.
  • Siddha Medicine: A system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamilakam (Tamil Nadu, India).

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