Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) just leveled up! China reported major strides in 2025 blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research, according to Wednesday's official announcement. 🔬
🌿 TCM's 2025 Report Card
Last year saw 90 new specialty departments tackling mental health, kids' care, and women's health through TCM. Doctors also launched 212 hybrid projects combining Western medicine and traditional practices to tackle complex diseases – think Avengers-level teamwork for healthcare! 💊
💡 Innovation Nation
Scientists got serious with 57 government-backed projects, including developing pediatric TCM drugs and fighting immunity/metabolism disorders. Pro tip: Those 13 new national labs and 31 innovation centers? They're basically the Hogwarts of herbal research now. 🧪
As we kick off 2026, these upgrades mean TCM isn't just your grandma's herbal tea – it's becoming a global player in modern healthcare. 👩⚕️🌍
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TCM saw major advances in inheritance and innovation in 2025
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