title: [The influence of the economy in the fight to save TCM in Republic of China].
abstract: Influenced by national nihilism in modern times, many people do not recognize Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its economic value and social economic support played an important role in the victory of the fight for TCM in the period of the Republic of China. Meanwhile, the education, clinical practice and administration of TCM during the period of Republic of China were all under the constraint of economy. Analysis of the economy's impact on the development of TCM is of practical value. Related to the national economy and the people's livelihood, TCM could be considered both as an important component of national economy and as a state investment. Only when the relationship between TCM and social economy is emphasized and handled well, could the national health industry be rapidly developed.
authors.affiliation: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
authors.forename: Hui
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luo
authors.forename: Qiao-Ling
authors.initials: QL
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Hui-Min
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Zhang