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Traditional Chinese medicine appointment
Traditional Chinese medicine brings together physical practices and plant products. Evidence must be assessed separately for each intervention and purpose.
About the practice
Traditional Chinese medicine brings together physical practices and plant products. Evidence must be assessed separately for each intervention and purpose.
Who it is for
Information for people who want to understand this practice and its limits before deciding to take part. It does not establish an individual clinical indication.
How the practice is described
It is essential to clarify whether a physical practice, acupuncture or a product is proposed. A single protocol or outcome cannot be inferred from this designation.
Before taking part
Before deciding, ask for the intervention and products to be identified. Plant products and medicines in use should be considered in a safety assessment.
Goals and limits of outcomes
Results from one technique or study do not demonstrate effectiveness of the entire system. For Chinese herbal products, the summary consulted describes mixed results.
Limits and safety
Contamination problems have been reported in some products. The existence of a regulated profession is separate from the effectiveness and quality of each intervention.
Frequently asked questions
Do all practices have the same evidence?
No. Techniques, products and purposes need separate assessment.
Does the information sheet recommend products?
No. It does not define products, doses or how to use them.
Are there risks from the products?
The institutional summary reports contamination and other problems in some products.
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