What is the concept of traditional medicine?

2. The concept of traditional knowledge in traditional Chinese medicine

WIPO’s concept of traditional knowledge emphasizes the “tradition-based” characteristics of traditional knowledge. There are many kinds of knowledge based on tradition, such as folk literature, literature and art, performances; inventions; science Discoveries; designs; logos, names and symbols; confidential information and more. Part of the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine is knowledge created by applying modern scientific and technological means; the other part is knowledge that has been created and passed down by medical scientists of past generations, and the latter can be called "traditional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine". The traditional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine is extensive and profound. Its knowledge of traditional medicines, prescriptions and therapies not only has a long history and is passed down from generation to generation, but also has direct and potential commercial value. Moreover, this traditional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine has rich forms of knowledge expression, such as performances; inventions; and scientific discoveries. ; Design; expressions such as logos, names, symbols and confidential information. "Xiao Qinglong Soup" and "White Tiger Soup" can be used as product identifiers; "Saffron" is expressed as a geographical mark; "Tai Chi" is used to express health knowledge in the form of performance, etc. Therefore, traditional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine is not only an important part of traditional knowledge, but also an important part of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge including a large number of new inventions and creations.

In short, traditional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine is traditional knowledge in traditional Chinese medicine knowledge, that is, literary, artistic or scientific works based on tradition in traditional Chinese medicine knowledge; performances; inventions; scientific discoveries; designs; logos, names and symbols; confidential information; and all other improvements and creations based on tradition resulting from intellectual activity in the fields of industry, science, literature and art. "Tradition-based" refers to knowledge systems, creations, improvements, and cultural expressions that: are usually passed down from generation to generation; are usually regarded as belonging to a specific group of people and regions; and are often evolving as the environment changes. Includes knowledge of traditional medicines, prescriptions and therapies.