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This isn't true at all. It's even stated in the article that TCM was popularized in the 50s. Prior to the 50s it was no different to medicine practiced anywhere else in the world before science figured out whats worked. Modern science extracted the specific elements from herbs and such that are effective and figured out dosages to apply. TCM is very much hit and miss. You're also not allowed to give it to children. Because they have no real idea of the dosage given.