What specialties does Chinese medicine include?

Traditional Chinese medicine is a traditional medicine in China, including many specialties. Among them, the most common majors are internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, acupuncture and massage. These majors use the theory and treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine to diagnose and treat different diseases and symptoms.

Traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of Chinese traditional medicine, and its theoretical basis includes the theory of yin and yang and five elements, the theory of meridians and the theory of viscera. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the integrity and dynamic balance of the human body, and holds that the human body is an organic whole, and various organs and tissues are interrelated and interact with each other to form a complex life system. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes prevention, pays attention to regulating the internal environment of the body, and enhances the body's own immunity, thus achieving the purpose of treating diseases and maintaining health.

The treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine mainly include traditional Chinese medicine treatment, acupuncture treatment, massage, cupping and scrapping. Among them, the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is the core of traditional Chinese medicine, which is made of natural herbs, animals and minerals through specific processing and compatibility methods. Traditional Chinese medicine has the characteristics of mild medicine, lasting curative effect and little side effects, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Acupuncture treatment is another important treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine, which can stimulate human acupuncture points, regulate human qi and blood circulation and achieve the purpose of treating diseases.

Generally speaking, Chinese medicine is a comprehensive subject, covering many specialties and treatment methods. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes the overall concept, giving priority to prevention, treating according to syndrome differentiation, and has a unique theoretical and practical system, which has made important contributions to human health.