The country's first ever set of standard terminologies for traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in both Chinese and English was published on Friday in a bid to further promote the practice around the world.

Compiled by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), the publication contains 6,500 terms covering 21 categories including basic theories, disease, acupuncture, medical treatments and formulas.

This is a pioneering undertaking and a milestone for the promotion of TCM use globally, said Wang Kui, a division leader with the WFCMS and head of a team of about 200 TCM specialists from 68 countries and regions around the world that agreed the terms. They will be recommended as the international standard for 174 WFCMS member societies in 55 countries and regions when it comes to education, practice, research and information exchange regarding TCM, Wang said.