Beijing
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
中日友好医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
- International department
Key specialties: Respiratory & Thoracic · Traditional Chinese Medicine · Oncology
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Traditional Chinese Medicine · Treatment
TCM for Chronic Conditions in China
Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations alongside conventional care at hospital-based integrative medicine departments.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Typical stay: Often 1–3 weeks
- 1 hospital in 1 city
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is TCM for chronic conditions in China right for you?
Some patients seek Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — such as herbal medicine, acupuncture or tuina — as a complement to conventional treatment for chronic conditions or symptoms.
Horcare coordinates TCM consultations only at hospital-based departments and never as a substitute for treatment recommended by your doctors. TCM is not presented as a cure for any disease.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for TCM for chronic conditions
- Integrated departments. TCM departments within major hospitals work alongside conventional specialists.
- Acupuncture and rehabilitation. Hospital-based acupuncture and rehabilitation services are widely available.
- Safety and documentation. Hospital TCM departments can provide written prescriptions to share with your doctor at home.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your TCM for chronic conditions journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 1–3 weeks. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Department matching
Horcare identifies a hospital integrative or TCM department suited to your situation.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
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Consultation and treatment
TCM physicians assess you and recommend a course, coordinated with your other treatments.
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Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of TCM for chronic conditions in China
The cost of TCM for chronic conditions in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
Request a free case reviewHospitals
Hospitals we help patients access for TCM for chronic conditions
These hospitals have departments that provide TCM for chronic conditions. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Where you can have TCM for chronic conditions in China
How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Can TCM replace my current treatment?
No. Horcare coordinates TCM only as a complement; never stop prescribed treatment without your doctor's advice.
How much does TCM for chronic conditions in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
Not sure if TCM for chronic conditions in China is right for you?
Share the diagnosis and we'll reply personally within 24 hours. No passport or full records needed to start.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup