The sinseh will see you now: TCM on the rise as healthcare players combine Eastern, Western medicine
The medical practice’s use has evolved to encompass more afflictions, as a wider demographic of patients come to understand the treatment
[SINGAPORE] Private healthcare service providers have been expanding their offerings to capture a growing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) market, even as newer players pop up with modern spins that give a refreshing twist to a medical practice that is sometimes seen as outdated.
This comes as more patients turn to the medical practice to treat a range of ailments, from the common cold to chronic health conditions, as well as to boost their immune systems. It is also often used as a complement to the healthcare players’ existing services.
Singapore-listed Thomson Medical Group saw a 35 per cent increase in patients for its TCM arm over the last five years, said Seah Ai Wei, head of Thomson Chinese Medicine.
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