To become a qualified TCM practitioner, one doesn't need to master all the methods for processing herbs. But medicinal herbs are the very foundation of TCM. If the quality of the herbs can't be guaranteed, how can their medicinal effects be ensured?
The path she was taking into herbal pharmaceutics had always been a long one, demanding immense patience and perseverance.
She let out a soft laugh and said, "We don't need to be so pessimistic. The truth is, people don't learn these skills simply because TCM isn't as profitable as Western medicine, and it's also much harder to master. But if we can improve the earning potential within the industry, I believe we'll see a significant change."
The pharmacy owner wasn't as optimistic. He said bluntly, "Hospitals these days will spend tens, even hundreds of thousands on a single piece of equipment without batting an eye. But ask them to invest in cultivating medicinal herbs? No one's willing. One wrong move and you'll lose your shirt!"
