I study pharmacy in CZ. I know about the categories mentioned and the drugs any US (or western-based) Doctor should know, but also never heard about the Russian

I study pharmacy in CZ. I know about the categories mentioned and the drugs any US (or western-based) Doctor should know, but also never heard about the Russian drugs that are mentioned. Very eye-opening article. I remember coming in contact with the Chinese pharmaceutical/medical system through a discussion with a our Chinese guide. After the discussion I was left with the impression that Chinese medicine is still in the dark ages and for some reason doesn't wanna join the 21st century. Then our "History of Pharmacy" teacher let me know that Chinese medicine is as good as ours although their approach is strange to us, works extremely well for them hence there even might be many things worth to copy there. I still remember how stunned I was.