%0 Journal Article
%T Translational Chinese Medicine: A Way for Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine
%A Xuegang Sun
%A Donglan Lin
%A Weikang Wu
%A Zhiping Lv
%J Chinese Medicine
%P 186-190
%@ 2151-1926
%D 2011
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/cm.2011.24029
%X Translational Chinese medicine is one of the latest developing fields in traditional Chinese medicine. In this paper, we discuss the ¡°3 w¡± namely, ¡°what is¡±, ¡°why to advance¡±, ¡°how to carry out¡± and the significance of translational Chinese medicine. To overcome the innate drawbacks of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the basic theory of TCM had better be refreshed. The safety and efficacy of classic formulae and therapy experience of TCM should be evaluated based on strict quality control and reaffirmed with evidence based medicine. The significance of translational Chinese medicine is to transform Chinese medicine into a balanced, personalized medicine with sound safety, good efficacy and strict quality control.
%K Translational Medicine
%K Traditional Chinese Medicine
%K Quality Control
%K Efficacy
%K Safety
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=9087