Asian traditional medicine (ATM) based on in vivo microcirculation evidence.
Asian traditional medicine (ATM) (herbal medicine, acupuncture or moxibution) has gained some popularity among communities in Asia, but there are still few evidences to prove the effectiveness of such therapeutic measures. A symposium was held with aim at the effectiveness of Asian traditional therapies in views of in vivo microcirculation. This report is concerned with the symposium, including Asian activities for ATM.
Niimi
Hideyuki
H
National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, Japan. niimi@ri.ncvc.go.jp
Han
Jing-Yan
JY
Patumraj
Suthiluk
S
D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008518:Medicine, East Asian Traditional; D008833:Microcirculation