Isolation between Eastern and Western medical systems has resulted in a situation in which each system is strong in some areas and weak in others.
Eastern medicine has much to offer that is often unknown in the West.
For example, acupuncture anesthesia is a wonderful method but has been neglected by Western medical practitioners until very recently, and is only beginning to be recognized as an important tool in conventional medicine. The Eastern medical system has not fully penetrated the Western world, with the exception of acupuncture, which is still not available throughout all of America. It has taken many years just to gain minimum penetration of the American market. However, Oriental herbalogy, which is a powerful, proven, and effective system of treatment, is not widely accepted by mainstream medical practitioners for treating disease in America. But fortunately, due to its use of natural ingredients, the necessary materials can easily be obtained in stores that sell health herbs.