Tibet Foundation - Art and Culture - Tibetan Medical Introduction

Traditional Tibetan Medicine is a unique and holistic medical system. Treatment includes the prescription of herbal pills prepared according to traditional medical texts, and modifications to the patient's diet and behaviour.

The effectiveness of Tibetan Medicine has been demonstrated in its simple treatment of complex long-term conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, jaundice, and certain forms of cancer.

Tibetan Medicine is actively practiced in the Tibetan communities in Tibet and overseas. In India the Dharamsala based Tibetan Astrological and Medical Institute (TAMI) works to maintain the traditions of Tibetan Medicine by training doctors, and producing the necessary pills for its 42 branch clinics in India and Nepal

As part of its Art and Culture programme, Tibet Foundation brings a Tibetan Doctor to the UK approximately quarterly to give talks on Tibetan Medicine and private consultations.