Although the modern medicine has progressed for a long time, there are empirical studies shows the effectiveness of traditional and complementary treatments (TCT) in curing chronic diseases. In Malaysia, TCT is often related to the use of herbs and meditation that vary according to ethnicity. Each ethnic group has its own beliefs system in curing diseases. This study mainly aims to provide an overview on the perceptions of the effectiveness TCT in curing chronic diseases. The authors used electronic database to select 10 journal articles according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings show the highest statistic among Sabah natives and followed by Malay ethnic on believing in the effectiveness of TCT. Price and encouragement from family and friends are the main influencing factors of taking TCT. We suggest that counsellors need to be aware of the TCT practices on particular culture in order to increase respect and trust in the helping relationships.
Traditional Treatment

Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Treatment Outcome

Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Treatment Outcome

Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Treatment Outcome

Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Treatment Outcome

"Classical formula" are praised for their exact clinical efficacy,but many scholars of " classical formula" still remain in the simple symptoms and the superficial form of formula matching,failing to explore the connotation of " classical formula" in a subtle and in-depth way. The clinical curative effect and charm of " classical formula" mainly lie in " concise". " Concise" can be divided into many aspects,including " correspondence of formula and syndrome" infers pointing accuracy, " Classic formula" infers structure refining,and " pattern differentiation" infers process elaborating,ect. " Correspondence of formula and syndrome" requires doctors to take into account multiple factors such as physical characteristics,symptom features,diet taste and emotional preference of patients,so as to grasp its essence more accurately. " Classic formula" implies paying special attention to its composition and various methods of addition and subtraction. Not following Zhang Zhongjing's method and gilding the lily will affect the clinical efficacy. " Pattern differentiation" indicates doctors should separate Yin and Yang,examine syndrome features and distinguish the categories following the method of traditional Chinese medicine with comprehensive observation and comprehensive consideration in-depth so as to accurately select the appropriate prescription and improve the clinical efficacy.
Medicine, Chinese Traditional/standards* ; Syndrome ; Treatment Outcome

Evidence-Based Medicine ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Treatment Outcome

Clinical Medicine ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Phytotherapy ; Treatment Outcome

The correspondence of modern western medicine efficacy research basis and traditional Chinese medicine are discussed through analysis of differences in treatment pattern that modern western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine are based on. At the same time, the true meaning of "placebo" concept is re-analyzed and the latent contradiction of this concept when applied to traditional Chinese medicine studies is given in-depth reflection. It turns out that conflicts exist in treatment pattern between the two medicine theories and efficacy research basis of the two medicine theories lack correspondence. The "placebo" and "placebo effect" concepts have a different meaning when applied to traditional Chinese medicine. The "placebo" concept is applicable to just a small field of modern western medicine experimental studies. The research results and conclusions drawn from traditional Chinese medicine studies based on this concept should be given the necessary discretion and criticism.
Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Placebo Effect ; Research Design ; Treatment Outcome

To date, no satisfactory treatment for COVID-19 is available. This review reported few recent updates regarding the drugs (allopathy/traditional medicines) used for the treatment of COVID-19 concerning clinical studies. Content of the article spotlight the contribution of allopathic and Ayurvedic drugs to the scientific basis for utilization as a potential therapy against COVID-19 infection and provide new insights on the integration of allopathy and traditional medicine. It advocated the combination of these two systems of treatment will ascertain their integrations, and there would be a good possibility and scope for developing a model of integration in the management of COVID-19. Provided discussion may help researchers, physicians, and healthcare policymakers to encourage for effective and integrated use of allopathic and Ayurvedic medicines to control the COVID-19 pandemic more effectively.
Humans ; Feasibility Studies ; Pandemics ; Medicine, Traditional ; COVID-19 Drug Treatment