Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is now widely accepted as an alternative to western medicine for many ailments... even in the West. However, while most western over-the-counter medicines are manufactured by reputable pharmaceutical companies, TCM comes from various sources in China and other countries, many lacking in published standards. This is obviously a cause for concern by discerning customers. Traditionally, TCM is prescribed by a TCM practitioner, who also runs a retail outlet. However, with its popularity, TCM is now available at many Chinese medical stores all over Singapore, and even in major shopping malls.

Singapore has a very strict Health Science Authority which oversees the imports of all substances claiming medicinal and curative properties. This lends some assurance to the fact that TCM medicine in Singapore is safe. Furthermore, there are also several colleges and governing bodies of TCM located in Singapore, lending credence to the standards of TCM in Singapore.

Many retailers of TCM can be found in the China Town area in Singapore, while several retailers have shops in major shopping malls.

My favourites:

- Eu Yan Sang (S) Pte Ltd, 151 Lor Chuan #05-05 New Tech Pk, Tel : 6749 8830. Also at shopping malls.
- City Best Chinese Medical & Trading, Blk 269 Queen St #01-249, Tel : 6338 4335
- Chinese Traditional Hemed Pte Ltd, 101 Up Cross St #03-59 People's Pk Centre, Tel : 6535 4881
- Ban Choon Hong (Pte) Ltd, 101 Up Cross St #01-20 People's Pk Centre, Tel : 6533 6260
- Ban On Hoe Medical Store Pte Ltd, Blk 2 Beach Rd #01-4789 Raffles Hotel, Tel : 6298 4361

Location of shops & malls at Chinatown, Singapore - click on link below.