Oriental Medicine

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** Subcategory of Alternative Medical Systems in CAM. This systems of practice includes acupuncture, acupressure, herbal applications, massage, diet, and exercises. These practices, especially in the form of Traditional Chinese Medicine have a prominent position in the U.S. Included are: Acupuncture, Herbal formulas, Diet, QiGong, Tai chi, Massage, manipulation, Acupotomy - Fibrosis, Fibromylogic electroacupuncture used in China at Great Wall Hospital.