The difference between Chinese medicine and western medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine are different in terms of drug source, production method and treatment theory.

1. Drug source

Traditional Chinese medicine mainly comes from nature, including plants, animals, etc. Western medicine is mainly synthesized by chemical methods.

2. Production method

Traditional Chinese medicine is mainly made by processing, drying and other methods; Western medicine needs to be made by organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and some biological methods.

3. Treatment theory Traditional

Chinese medicine follows the overall concept and dialectical treatment; Western medicine follows symptomatic treatment and treatment, and its treatment direction is more refined.