T&CM Modalities
Below are glossary to certain terms used to describe traditional and complementary medicine modalities that can be found in Malaysia and other parts of the world. This list is just the beginning and it is not exhaustive. It will be updated from time to time.
Note: These definitions are direct quotation from the source.
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Traditional Malay Medicine
Traditional Malay medicine is a field of knowledge and practices that indigenous to the Malay culture. It covers aspect of health and healing practices inherited generationally through oral traditions, written forms and practices, and beliefs of the Malay race. It emphasizes balance and harmony of mind, body, and spirit within the Malay cultural context.
Traditional Malay Medicine is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. It includes various practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and exercises like tai chi and qigong to promote balance and harmony in the body and to treat wide range of conditions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Traditional Indian Medicine
Classical Indian medicine (ancient Indian medicine, Ayurveda, classical Ayurveda, classic Hindu medicine, traditional Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine): A group of certain of the ancient indigenous medical ways of India that stems principally from two ancient treatises – the Caraka Samhita and the Susruta Samhita.
Traditional Indian Medicine is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Homeopathy
A complementary/alternative medicine system in which a disease is treated by the administration of minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of the disease. Homeopathy aims to stimulate the body's innate defense mechanisms by promoting the activation of natural healing processes.
Homeopathy is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Chiropractic
Chiropractic (Greek: done by hand). A system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignment of the joints, especially those of the spinal column. Chiropractic practice emphasizes the conservative management of the neuromusculoskeletal system, without the use of medicines and surgery.
Chiropractic is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Osteopathy
A therapeutic application of manually guided forces to improve physiologic function and/or support homeostasis that has been altered by somatic dysfunction through body manipulation and massage. It involves very subtle and gentle adjustments without any 'clicking' of the joints. Osteopaths receive special training on musculoskeletal system.
Osteopathy is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
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Islamic Medical Practice
The treatment for physical and spiritual ailments; done by a Muslim who is knowledgeable and skilled in treatment methods using Quranic verses, Hadith, the practices of the pious and righteous scholars, venerated religious teacher; and also skilled with the use of methods or materials permitted by the Islamic law.
Islamic Medical Practice is one of the seven recognized practice areas of Traditional & Complementary Medicine in Malaysia.
