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• Resources to study & learn Traditional Medicine
• Articles on Materia Medica, Treatment
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• Timeline, History, info on Authors & Sources
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• Aimed at the Practitioner

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–Introduction to Western Medical Theory
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–Principal Printed Herbals from 1470–1670
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–Chinese Medicines used in the West before TCM
–115 Medicines common to the Western and Chinese Traditions
–The TCM Treatment of COVID-19
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7. Diseases and Formulas
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MedicineTraditions is the home of Traditional Medicine … a wealth of information gathered from the 4 Great Medical Traditions of the Silk Road … an enormous amount of information including Materia Medica of Vegetable, Animal & Mineral medicines, ‘s of Traditional Combinations & Formulas, a Huge Database of Diseases & Treatments, lots of Articles & resources to help you become a Master of Traditional Herbal Medicine

What is Medicinetraditions?

MedicineTraditions is the most awesome resource for the Study and Practice of Traditional Herbal Medicine. It focuses on the 4 Great Medicine Traditions along the Silk Road which had a huge impact upon one another and share basic theory and Materia Medica.
It has a subscription component for Students and Practitioners but contains a huge amount of free content too.

Who Is MedicineTraditions For?

MedicineTraditions is primarily aimed at Students and Practitioners of Herbal and Traditional Medicine.
But it’s also for the interested, the curious, those that love Herbs or love Traditional Medicine … Quite simply, it’s for you!

What’s Inside MedicineTraditions?

Inside MedicineTraditions you will find many ‘s of Medicine Monographs of Vegetable, Animal and Mineral Medicines with information derived from European, Greek, Arab, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese sources, all compiled into a single, workable format.
There are ‘s of medicine combinations and classical formulas from the great Medical Traditions; a huge Database of Diseases with traditional formulas used in their treatment. Lists of Substitute Medicine, Glossaries, Articles, information on modifying Traditional Formulas for modern use …
Literally thousands of pages, constantly updated and expanded to give you the greatest single resource for the study of Traditional Medicine ever envisaged.

What About Animal Medicines?

MedicineTraditions does not support the use of endangered animals in modern Traditional Medicine.
MedicineTraditions does not support animal cruelty for Traditional Medicine or modern medical research.
Many Traditional animal medicines are by-products of animals that do not require their slaughter. In addition, many animal medicines are obtained from animals already farmed for human consumption.
A number of animal medicines are derived from insects which can be farmed ethically to supply Traditional Medicine. The farming of insects is expected to rise dramatically for both medicine and food in the coming decades.
The most controversial Animal medicines such as Rhino horn, Tiger bone and Bear Bile all have ethical substitutes that are widely used in modern Traditional Medicine.
In addition, various vegetable substitutes can be used in place of animal medicines in traditional formula.
MedicineTraditions supplies detailed lists of Substitutes for animal medicines, many of which are Vegetable substitutes.

 Is Traditional Medicine Effective?

Traditional Medicine has its roots in prehistoric times. Over millennia, certain herbs and formulas developed reputations for their efficacy in treating certain conditions. Many of the indications modern herbalists are taught today are uses known to ancient Greek, Indian or Chinese practitioners 1000 or 2000 years ago.
There is a huge amount of pharmacological research into traditional medicines and it is impressive how often modern research confirms traditional usage.
In addition, in China, India, the Middle East, and even in Western Countries, traditional medicines are studied in animals or clinical trials to ascertain efficacy. It is not uncommon for traditional medicines to be found similar in efficacy to modern western control drugs.
Of course, a lot of traditional use is unproven and some traditional theories are now known to be incorrect. However, the long and continuing history of traditional medicine, along with its growing use in the west means that Traditional Medicine is here to stay. Therefore, MedicineTraditions is providing this valuable resource to bring Traditional Medicine into the 21st century and beyond.
See our article How Do We Know Traditional Medicine Works?

Can I get treatment?

MedicineTraditions is not for self-diagnosis or self treatment.
Adam Tate, the Founder and Creator of MedicineTraditions with over 25 years clinical experince is available for online consultation.
Click here for more information.
If you need medical assistance please contact your local Traditional Medicine practitioner or other healthcare professional.

Who Created MedicineTraditions?

MedicineTraditions has been created by Adam Tate.
Adam became interested in Herbal Medicine in his teens. He began studying Traditional Herbal Medicine which was inspired by a copy of Culpeper’s Herbal. At the age of 20 he began studying TCM with Professor Wong Lun at the Academy of TCM in Melbourne. He then worked at the Aura and Body Center under the renowned Dr. Vagif Soultanov for 7 years.
He has made an in-depth study of the Western Tradition, along with Unani, Ayurveda and Tibetan Medicine. He has traveled far and wide in his study of Traditional Medicine while maintaining a clinical practice for over 25 years.
Adam found that much of the underlying philosophy and Materia Medica in the different systems is ultimately very similar and that information has been shared along the Silk Road for well over 2000 years.
MedicineTraditions was created to promote and teach Traditional Medicine, to find the common threads between the systems, and to elevate Herbal and Traditional Medicine in the West to its former glory.
MedicineTraditions now has a small support staff and input from other practitioners and masters of Traditional Medicine.

How is MedicineTraditions Funded?

MedicineTraditions is funded by people like you.
We have very limited advertising, our chief source of revenue is subscription and sales.
The costs of creating, running and constantly updating the website are high and all support is greatly appreciated.
If you would like to donate, pay for translation, sponsor a part, recommend an addition or otherwise help, please contact us.
Of course, the best way to support us is to Subscribe.

What do I get with Subscription?

MedicineTraditions has a lot of FREE content. However,

• Many Herb Monographs are greatly simplified in the Free Version, and Formula links won’t work.
• Many Herb Monographs are ONLY available with Subscription.
• All MINERAL and ANIMAL Monographs are ONLY available with Subscription.
• All FORMULAS are also ONLY available with Subscription.

There are MANY resources, articles and the massive DISEASE DATABASE only available with Subscription.
There’s also NO ADVERTISING in Subscription–only pages.
So go on, for as little as the cost of a cup of Coffee per week you can have access to a huge and unique resource on HERBAL and TRADITIONAL MEDICINE as well as supporting MedicineTraditions to be bigger and better.
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