The Analysis of Advantage andDisadvantage of TCM'S Legislation in Portugal

Yu Shi1, Boxin Wen2, Puyue Zhang1, Andrea Cramer2, Sílvia Del Quema Cravo Saüde Salgueiro3, Lixia Diao4, Huabin

Zheng5*

1College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu,610075, China

2International education college, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610075, China

3Branch School of Chengdu University of TCM, Lisbon, 2714, Portugal

4School of Marxism, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China

5Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China

Abstract: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as the most influential traditional medicine, is booming overseas, especially in Europe. In recent years, the legislation of TCM in Portugal has brought new opportunities and challenges for the development of TCM in Portugal. This paper aims to discuss the development status and future direction of TCM in Portugal by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages legislation of TCM in Portugal

Keywords: Traditional chinese medicine; Legislation; Portugal