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Traditional
medicine and

Modern
medicine

Tan Sen Ze
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Traditional Modern Medicine Conclusion
Medicine

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Traditional
Medicine

Traditional medicine refers to health practices, approaches,
knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral

based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and
exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose

and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being.

Echinacea

● Echinacea plants contain a complex mix • They protect the plants from
infections and ultraviolet radiation
of active substances. Some of these damage, and they may have
compounds may have antimicrobial and beneficial antioxidant properties.
antiviral properties, while others may
support the immune system in other
ways.

● Like many other plants, all types

of Echinacea contain phenols. Phenols
control the activity of a range of
enzymes and cell receptors.

BENEFITS OF EUCHINACEA

Today, people around the world use products that contain Echinacea to support the
treatment of a range of illnesses

Coughs and colds Bronchitis Influenza

HIV AIDS Ear infections

Valerian

Valerian is an herb. It is native to Europe and
parts of Asia but also grows in North America.
Medicine is made from the root.

POSSIBLY BENEFITS FROM VALERIAN

DYSMENORRHEA INSOMIA

taking 255 mg of valerian three Continuous use for several days
times daily for two menstrual cycles and up to 4 weeks may be needed
reduces pain and the need for other before an effect is noticeable
pain relievers during menstruation.
ANXIETY
STRESS
It is unclear if valerian is beneficial
Early research suggests that valerian for reducing anxiety. But there’re
may reduce the stress response certain people claims that it help.

when doing a stressful mental task or
a verbal presentation.

Ginseng

The herb has a light-colored, forked-shaped
root, a relatively long stalk, and green
leaves in an oval shape.

Benefits of Ginseng

Increased energy Anti-inflammatory effects

Ginseng may help stimulate Ginseng may reduce inflammation.
physical and mental activity According to a 2020 study,
in people who feel weak and ginsenosides, the active
tired.
components of ginseng, may target
pathways in the immune system that

could reduce inflammation.

Sharper cognitive function Lowering blood sugar

Ginseng may improve thinking A 2014 studyTrusted
processes and cognition. Source suggests that
A 2018 report examined the ginseng may help lower
accuracy of this claim. blood sugar and help treat

Treatment of erectile dysfunction diabetes.

Men may take ginseng to treat erectile
dysfunction.

More research is needed to determine
if ginseng is a reliable treatment for
erectile dysfunction.

02 Modern
Medicine

Medicine is the field of health and
healing. It includes nurses, doctors,

and various specialists. It covers
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

of disease, medical research, and

many other aspects of health.

Warnings:
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen

has a risk for abuse
and addiction, which can lead

to overdose and death.

Vicodin

the combination of the pain
medications hydrocodone and
paracetamol. It is used to treat
moderate to severe pain. It is taken

by mouth.

Uses of Vicodin

This combination medication is Hydrocodone works in
used to relieve moderate to the brain to change how your
severe pain. body feels and responds to
pain.
It contains an opioid pain reliever
(hydrocodone) and a non-opioid Acetaminophen can also
pain reliever (acetaminophen). reduce a fever.

Synthroid

for oral use is a prescription, man-
made thyroid hormone that is
used to treat a condition called
hypothyroidism. It is meant to

replace a hormone that is usually
made by your thyroid gland.

Generally, thyroid replacement
treatment is to be taken for life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use SYNTHROID if you have uncorrected adrenal problems.

Taking too much levothyroxine has been associated with increased bone loss,
especially in women after menopause.

Once your doctor has found your specific SYNTHROID dose, it is important to
have lab tests done, as ordered by your doctor, at least once a year.

Use SYNTHROID only as ordered by your doctor. Take SYNTHROID as a single
dose, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before
breakfast.

Amoxil

Amoxil is a prescription medicine used to
treat the symptoms of many different types
of bacterial infections such
as Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and
infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin,
or urinary tract. Amoxil may be used alone
or with other medications.

The most common side effects of
Amoxil include:

Nausea Diarrhea

Vomiting Rash

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CONCLUSION

We are challenged by the choice of using traditional medicine or modern medicine. Traditional
medicine, known as Traditional Chinese medicine, includes surgery, moxibustion, hot cupping,
acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine and nutraceutical medicine. Modern medicine, known

as Western medicine, includes surgery and most commonly single molecular drugs.

Traditional medicine Major Differences Modern medicine treats
diagnoses through the symptoms and treats the
symptoms of the patient target or target organ as
isolated from the rest of
described and the body instead of as one
appearances (eye, skin and whole interconnected
system. Western medicine
tongue color as well as provides diagnosis through
pulse), then seeks to lab test and it focuses on
address the overall eliminating symptoms but
normally fails to address
systemic problem with a adverse effects on the
focus on preventing any body.
potential adverse effects

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or
that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of all medicine. For
more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist immediate.

“Always laugh when you can, It’s cheap
medicine.”

—Lord Byron