Template:POTD/2007-12-12
Picture of the day archives
:
2007 December
<
2007 December 11
2007 December 13
>
Picture of the day
Macro
of a naturally
mummified
seahorse
, which is considered a fundamental ingredient in
traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM). TCM practices include theories, diagnosis and treatments such as
herbal medicine
,
acupuncture
and
massage
. In the West, traditional Chinese medicine is considered
alternative medicine
, but in
China
and
Taiwan
, it is considered an integral part of the
health care system
.
Photo credit:
Jon Zander
Archive
–
More featured pictures...