A provision of the background, definition and explanation of multiple versions of phrases and abbreviations used to describe T & CM.

Brief background on medicinal systems of different countries, with focus on traditional and complementary medicine, in terms of prevalence, policy, research and training.

Description of available T & CM therapies, for example Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Traditional Malay Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Complementary Medicine, Homeopathy and others.