What is not the purpose of traditional medicine?

Scientific research.

Since the birth of medicine, people have determined the purpose of medicine to be to save lives, heal the wounded, overcome diseases, prolong life and avoid death.

1. The purpose of modern medicine is to prevent diseases, reduce incidence, and promote and maintain health.

2. Treat diseases and relieve pain and suffering caused by diseases.

3. Treat and care for patients, care for those who cannot be cured, prolong life and reduce mortality.

4. Avoid premature death and pursue a peaceful death.

5. Improve the quality of life, optimize the living environment, and enhance physical and mental health.

Scientific research can promote the development of medicine and enable medicine to better achieve the purpose of saving lives and healing the wounded, but the purpose of medicine is not for scientific research.