The first is science. No matter in foreign countries or in the eyes of Chinese people, Chinese medicine is more mysterious than western medicine. It pays attention to seeing, listening and asking questions. Many theories of TCM have been scientifically verified and widely recognized, but there are still some theories. Although Chinese medicine can give a theoretical basis, it still sounds difficult for us to understand.
Western medicine is precise and rigorous, while Chinese medicine is mysterious and difficult to understand. It is precisely because of this feature that it is difficult for Chinese medicine to be widely popularized. There are great cultural differences between western countries and eastern countries. Western countries pay attention to science and efficiency, and they pay more attention to modern things. China is a country with a long history, and we have a very profound historical background. Correspondingly, we have a cordial feeling for the long-established Chinese medicine.
Secondly, the problem of curative effect. Chinese medicine pays attention to conditioning. No matter what disease we have, if we are treated with Chinese medicine, the doctor will advise us to take care of ourselves slowly and pay attention to the golden mean. In the process of nursing, we not only cured the disease, but also kept healthy. But patients don't think so. We are in a fast-paced era. Even if you have a certain disease, you just want to carry out targeted treatment. It is best to cure the disease with drugs, and the sooner it is cured, the better. As for the side effects caused by those treatments, as long as they are within the tolerance range, people will not care too much. There are some contradictions between traditional Chinese medicine and modern people, which is why it can't be popularized in other countries.