Tcm fact box

Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for more than 2,000 years to prevent, diagnose and cure illness. It includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise and dietary therapy.

Massage

Also called tui na, it often involves pressing with thumbs, rubbing, percussion and stretching. Massage can help relieve pain and stress in muscle and important joints of the body. It is the most popular TCM treatment in China.