As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage China, leaving millions ill and causing a shortage of pharmaceuticals, many are turning to alternative methods of treatment. One such approach gaining popularity is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
President Xi Jinping has been an advocate for TCM since the start of the outbreak, and health officials have acknowledged its potential in battling the virus.
TCM encompasses a variety of therapies, including herbal remedies, massages, acupuncture, and dietary adjustments. Despite critics dismissing it as unscientific and lacking in efficacy, millions in China rely on TCM, often in combination with conventional medicine, to alleviate symptoms.
