Traditional chinese medicine in Malaysia: A brief historical overview of the institutions

• Main Authors: Shih Chau Ng (Author), Hon Foong Wong (Author), Wen Tien Tan (Author), Jun Liu (Author), Huiying Wang (Author), Xun Lin (Author), Si Woei Goh (Author), Bao Ling Hoo (Author), Chyong En Chai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in British Malaya developed concurrently with the influx of Chinese immigrants. To cater for this growing community, Chinese medical halls which sell Chinese herbs were established in major townships. Consultation and various TCM treatments were also offered by con...