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Medical objectives of traditional Chinese medicine

The medical goal of traditional Chinese medicine is to promote the adjustment and recovery of human body's own functions by regulating the internal and external environment of human body, so as to achieve the purpose of treating diseases and protecting health. At the same time, Chinese medicine pays attention to maintaining overall health, emphasizing prevention and pursuing physical and mental harmony.

Traditional Chinese medicine refers to a system of traditional medicine in China, including Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and other treatment methods and theoretical systems. It has a long history. After thousands of years of practice, it has formed a unique theoretical system and rich treatment experience. It is an important part of China culture.

Medical goal refers to the goal of treating or preventing diseases and promoting health in the medical field. These goals can include relieving symptoms, curing diseases, prolonging life, improving quality of life, preventing diseases and so on. Different medical fields and medical practice objects (such as individuals or communities) may have different specific medical goals.

Learning Chinese medicine needs to pay attention to the following points:

1. Understanding the basic theories of TCM: Mastering the basic theories of TCM, such as Yin and Yang, Five Elements, Meridian and Zang-fu, is the premise of learning TCM.

2. Mastering TCM knowledge: TCM is an important part of TCM. It is necessary to learn the knowledge of sexual taste, efficacy and incompatibility of Chinese herbal medicines, so as to correctly use and distinguish Chinese herbal medicines.

3. Learn techniques such as acupuncture and massage: Chinese medicine also includes techniques such as acupuncture and massage, which need to be mastered through practice.

4. Respect traditional culture: Chinese medicine is a part of Chinese traditional culture, and its historical and cultural background and unique value need to be respected.

5. Combination of modern medicine: Traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy need to be combined with modern medicine, especially in clinic, which needs comprehensive treatment of traditional Chinese and western medicine according to the condition.

6. Find a formal educational institution: In order to ensure the scientific and orderly study, we should choose a formal professional Chinese medicine education institution.