D’aquino, Peter. “The Brave New World of Chinese Herbal Medicine.” Oriental Medicine 2014: 8+. CINAHL Complete. Web. 9 Feb 2016. The author, a licensed acupuncturist, discusses the history, legacy, and the possible future of Chinese Herbal Medicine in this journal article. He begins by identifying the prevalent reputation that herbs possess. Although this ingredient has been utilized safely and commonly in Chinese history, adverse effects can surface if taken incorrectly. Regardless, TCM has had an increased following in the past decade because of its health benefits. As medicine is evolving into a more scientific manner, there is a shift in the way herbal medicine is prepared. Instead of the traditional meticulous herbal prescriptions, they are formulated to contain limited chemical components. Ultimately, D’aquino asserts that herbal medicine is more than just “medicine”, but an integrated part of history. Because of that reason, modernizing this medicine would degrade its legacy and beauty. Firenzuoli, Fabio, and Luigi Gori. “Herbal …show more content…
It is usually composed of ten or more different types of plants, and the ingredients are carefully prepared to ensure maximum benefits. However, there is a concern about the efficacy of herbal medicine because of the absence of research done about the chemical makeup. There is a misleading notion that all herbal medicines are safe, and that is not always the case. In this article, there is a discussion on how to evaluate the properties of herbal medicines, such as the effectiveness and safety of it. This assessment can be done through many methods such as pragmatic studies and researching about the chemical makeup of the herbs. Although there is an extensive history behind this traditional remedy, the effectiveness and safety cannot be dependent on the distorted idea that every herbal medicine is safe. Instead, there should be detailed research done on how successful it