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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Latest news and updates about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including Covid-19 treatments, food to eat and avoid, acupuncture, gua sha, and how TCM could help with anxiety and pain relief.
The pharmacy at the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, the city’s first hospital in the field. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

4 in 10 Hongkongers struggle to distinguish Chinese medicines from supplements

Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents.

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China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay

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Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder to relieve headache ends up in ICU

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biotech hub aim advanced by pacts with national agencies

Deepening cooperation on traditional Chinese medicine and cancer research will help the city play a role in developing more effective and less intrusive treatments.

The Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital at Pak Shing Kok Road, Tseung Kwan O, on December 9. Hong Kong has been urged to develop Chinese-Western treatments. Photo: Edmond So
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Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, praised online

Classmates queue up for youngster with facial expression of ‘an experienced doctor’; tells one boy ‘your problem is spicy food’.

Luxury Hotels

Welcome to Ananda, the luxury Indian retreat favoured by celebrities and royalty

India’s first luxury wellness retreat, Ananda offers Ayurvedic medical consultations in addition to yoga, meditation and singing bowl healing.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition

Health Bureau says 67 of 79 victims injured in Tai Po fire have recovered or been discharged, while 12 are in a stable condition.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November claimed at least 161 lives and injured 79 others. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wellness

Wellness gets a 2026 upgrade as ancient wisdom meets modern modalities

The Langham, Hong Kong, has a 3-part Trinity of Calm wellness journey, while The Upper House has a collab with TCM-based Chain’s Medicare Centre.

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China aircraft carrier allows use of naked flames for TCM therapy popular with troops

Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship.

Wellness

Need to pass gas after eating? Why taking a short walk is so good for you

‘If you take 100 steps after each meal, you’ll live to 99,’ an ancient Chinese proverb says. Here is why a post-meal walk is so beneficial.

Research backs the benefits of a post-meal walk, which triggers the contraction and relaxation of the stomach and intestines and speeds up the movement of food and gas. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims.

Horse oil has been used for centuries to treat burned and chapped skin, and later as a beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese or Western medicine? Hong Kong to help residents decide

Chinese and Western medicine each have their own strengths and ‘sometimes a combination of both is more effective’, official says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

Health minister says plan underpins city’s contribution to national strategy of bringing healing powers of Chinese medicine to the world.

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The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong opened last week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

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The pharmacy at the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, which opened on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | What you need to know about services at Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital

Flagship facility is city’s first hospital offering Chinese medicine services and also serves as training and research hub.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

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Wellness

Health benefits of mugwort and its role in TCM and Japanese herbal medicine

Mugwort is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb with warming properties, used in East Asian traditional medicine and modern spas.

A compress with dried mugwort leaves is applied to the head, shoulders and neck during a soothing massage at the Ritz-Carlton in Okinawa, Japan. Photo: ritzcarlton.com
Beauty

Is lymphatic drainage the secret to glowing skin?

The delicate massage technique boosts circulation, reduces puffiness and supports detoxification – but do its benefits live up to the hype?

Food and Drinks

TCM gets a delicious, Insta-worthy makeover in food and drink

At these gelato and cocktail places in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, traditional Chinese medicine is the secret ingredient for their success.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 14-16

Level up your burger fix with foie gras, caviar fries and Dom Pérignon courtesy of Shake Shack and Regent Hong Kong, then rejuvenate with TCM-inspired dishes at JW Marriott Hotel.

O’Thai’s alfresco seating in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Wellness

How Hong Kong TEDxTinHauWomen 2025’s speakers will ‘reframe’ perspectives

Speakers at this year’s event about changing mindsets include a teen with a mental health podcast and a forward-thinking TCM practitioner.

Teenage mental health podcaster Shulin Ho (left) and trauma therapist Emily Kusunoki will talk about how everyday acts can help us heal, at TEDxTinHauWomen 2025, on November 8 at Hong Kong’s Xiqu Centre. Photo: TEDxTinHauWomen
Trending in China

China woman develops snake-like patterns on body from using ‘pure TCM’ ointment

In addition to developing purplish-red snake-like fissures, Tingting suffers swelling in lower limbs, persistent nausea, vomiting.

Wellness

Why Chinese medicinal wines still have a place in TCM, and their history

A traditional Chinese medicine expert says the alcoholic drinks made for centuries with snake to safflower can still be the ‘best therapy’.

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Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?

Medicated baths use steam or herbal infusions from boiled Chinese herbs to soak the body; believed to assist in illness prevention.

A bathhouse in China is offering a “hotpot bath” where visitors soak in chilli pepper “soup”, claiming the experience enhances circulation and beauty. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Science

Return to China of cancer researcher Wang Qianben reunites esteemed family

Famous TCM researcher Wang Qi has seen his sons Qianfei and Qianben return from the US to lead institutes in China.

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Wang Qianfei’s research focuses on blood and tumour genomics. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong TCM hospital to collect data on Chinese, Western medicine interactions

Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will open on December 11 and is intended to showcase TCM’s capabilities.

Hong Kong society

Dying art in modern times: Hong Kong’s bone-setting trade nears breaking point

Traditional Chinese treatment for sprains, bruises, bumps and injuries fails to lure younger customers as older masters retire.

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