Table 1.
Characteristics of TCM and TTM.
| TCM | TTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical basis | Yin and yang, wuxing, jingluo | Tards and tard-chao-ruan from Buddhism and Ayurvedic teaching |
| Diagnostic methods | Sizhen, bagang | Symptoms and with an astrological examination |
| C lassic writings | Huangdi Neijing, S hennong's Herbal Classic | Tamra Phra Osod Phra Narai, Tumra Paetsart Sonkrau |
| Treatment | Decoction, Herbal medicine preparation, acupuncture and moxibustion, qigong, massage | Herbal medicine preparations, Thai traditional massage, hot herbal compresses, herbal steam baths |