Open Data — Arabic Traditional Chinese Medicine Dataset
The first open Arabic–Chinese bilingual dataset for Traditional Chinese Medicine, containing 2,116 structured records, free for research, education, and commercial use.
⭐ Download from GitHub — tcm-arabic-dataset 📊 Download from Kaggle — dataset v2
Dataset contents
| File | Records | Description |
|---|---|---|
| tcm-herbs.ar-zh.json | 1,029 | Chinese herbs — Arabic and Chinese names, pinyin, Latin name, nature and flavor, meridian tropism, functions, dosage, contraindications, and relation to Arabic medicine. |
| tcm-formulas.ar-zh.json | 409 | Classical formulas — source, century, category, functions, indications, and herbal ingredients. |
| tcm-acupoints.ar-zh.json | 499 | Acupuncture points — point code, meridian, Arabic location, indications, and needling method. |
| tcm-classics.ar-zh.json | 129 | Classical texts — Arabic and Chinese titles, dynasty, author, and excerpts. |
| tcm-evidence-pubmed.ar.json | 50 | Clinical evidence — condition, intervention, outcome, PubMed reference with link, and evidence level. |
Unique feature: relation to Arabic medicine
Unlike any other TCM dataset, every herb record includes an arabRelation field documenting its place in Arabic medicine and culture—common Arabic names, uses in Arabic traditional food and medicine, and historical notes on medical exchange between China and the Arab world along the Silk Road.
Usage
import json
herbs = json.load(open('tcm-herbs.ar-zh.json', encoding='utf-8'))
for h in herbs:
print(h['nameZh'], '→', h['nameAr'], '|', h['latinName'])License
CC0 1.0 — Public Domain. Free for any commercial or non-commercial use without permission. Attribution to TCMHub is appreciated.
⚠️ This dataset is for educational and research purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
→ GitHub repository · → Kaggle dataset · → Browse herbs and formulas on TCMHub