Chinese medicine incorporatesplants, animal parts and minerals while Western medicine is composed of somechemical substance. The purpose of TCM is retaining and improving the health ofhuman beings and it is cheaper than Western medicine and has less side effects.
Western medicine is characterized by its quick response and easy tocarry and take. Its trait makes many people tend to take it instead of TCM,since TCM is very troublesome and tastes bitter. But Western medicine has sideeffects. If one takes it for a long time, it will do great harm to the body.
For chronic conditions, such as lower back pain and neck pain, I wouldprefer TCM. Although it takes effect slowly, the effect lasts longer. Foremergencies and some acute diseases, I think Western medicine works better andfaster.
If I catch a cold, I would take Ban Lan Gen. The TCM has few sideeffect. If the cold is severe, I would go to the hospital and the physicianusually gives me intravenous drips of penicillin, a typical Western medicine.It takes effect fast. However, overuse of antibiotics may have a negativeimpact on my health.
