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25th anniversary of World Traditional Medicine Day

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10-22-2016 12:59 BJT

October 22nd marks the 25th annual World Traditional Medicine Day.  In 1991, representatives from 42 countries and regions met in Beijing to take part in the International Conference on Traditional Medicine. They unanimously decided to name the conference's opening date as World Traditional Medicine Day.

The day's aim is to encourage people to use nature-based medicines. Many medics believe herbal products cause minimal side effects compared to modern medicines.

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