Researchers say a combination of anti-retrovirals and Chinese traditional medicine is more effective at rebuilding the immune system. <\/p>\n
Photo by: AFP (Archive) <\/p>\n
This picture taken on February 28, 2017, shows a sample of \"Ejiao,\" a form of Chinese traditional medication derived from boiled donkey skin, displayed in factory packaging at a licensed specialised slaughterhouse in Baringo. <\/p>\n
There are around 600,000 people infected with HIVin China, but many of those patientsstruggle to access the anti-retroviral medicine they need. <\/p>\n
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)has long been used to supplement western treatments. China is planning to increase the use of the alternative therapiesto fight AIDS. <\/p>\n
According to the researchers, ancient recipes have proven effective in treating illnesses associated with HIV. <\/p>\n
But critics say TCM studies haven't been large enough in scale, and lack scientific collaboration between western and Chinese professionals. <\/p>\n
The World Health Organization advises caution, saying it only recommends anti-retrovirals for the treatment of HIV. According to the WHO, traditional medicines may only have an adjunct role in improving the patient's overall well-being. <\/p>\n
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