Indications
The following list includes diseases, disorders and conditions that can often be effectively treated with TCM. The information is based on recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO). This list is not exhaustive, but is intended to illustrate the wide range of applications of TCM.
Neurological Conditions
• Dizziness
• Tinnitus
• Sciatica (pain in the lumbar spine, e.g. lumbago)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain attacks)
• Substance abuse
• Rehabilitation after stroke
• Headaches / Migraine
| Orthopedic Conditions
• Back pain
• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Rheumatic diseases
• Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Shoulder-arm syndrome
• Neck pain and neck stiffness |
Internal Medicine Conditions
• Anemia
• Bronchitis
• Metabolic syndrome (overweight, elevated blood lipid levels, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, prediabetes)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Obesity
• Diabetes mellitus
• Lipid metabolism disorders
• Gout
• Hemorrhoids
• Varicose veins
| Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Hyperacidity of the stomach
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Acute and chronic gastritis
• Gastric ulcer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
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Allergies / Skin Conditions
• Hay fever
• Asthma
• Acne
• Eczema (e.g. atopic dermatitis)
• Psoriasis | Other Conditions / Complaints
• Substance abuse
• Depressive disorders
• Psychological disorders
• Sleep disorders
• Nervous exhaus |
Gynecology / Urology
• Menstrual disorders
• Cystitis
• Sexual and fertility disorders
• Pregnancy and childbirth
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Chronic and Recurrent Infections
• Acute and chronic sinusitis
• Acute and chronic rhinitis
• Acute and chronic conjunctivitis
• Common colds
• Pharyngitis |