TCM remedies are making a healthy impact in the West

By Jia Hepeng | China Daily | Updated: 2007-01-12 07:13

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has taken one step closer to becoming recognised in the United States and Europe, according to a top TCM researcher.

TCM manufacturers are conducting clinical trials in the US and have also established joint research facilities. Jonathan Drake/Bloomberg News

"This is a result of mutual understanding and adaptation between Western pharmaceutical regulators and Chinese TCM manufacturers," said Ye Zuguang, director of the National Engineering Center for TCM Compounds.

He was speaking at a seminar at the end of last month marking the completion of his research center, jointly established by the China Academy of TCM (CATCM) and a leading TCM manufacturer, the Tongrentang Group.

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