What is traditional medicine

Traditional medicine should mean: the concept of traditional knowledge in Chinese medicine

WIPO's concept of traditional knowledge emphasizes the "traditionally based" character of traditional knowledge, which is based on many things, such as folklore, literature, performances; inventions; scientific discoveries; designs; logos, names and symbols; Confidential information, etc. Part of the knowledge of Chinese medicine is the knowledge created by applying modern scientific and technological means; the other part is the knowledge that has been created by generations of medicine practitioners and has been passed down for use, and the latter can be called "traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine". Traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine is profound and profound, and its traditional medicines, prescriptions and therapies not only have a long history and have been passed down from generation to generation, but also have direct and potential commercial value, but also have a wealth of forms of knowledge expression, such as performances, inventions, scientific discoveries, designs, logos, names, symbols, and confidential information, and other forms of expression. The "Little Green Dragon Soup" and "White Tiger Soup" can be used as commercial logos; "Saffron" can be used as a geographical indication; "Tai Chi Chuan" can be used as a form of performance to express the knowledge of health preservation; and "Tai Chi Chuan" can be used as a form of performance to express the knowledge of health preservation. "Taijiquan" and so on. Therefore, traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine is not only an important part of traditional knowledge, but also an important part of the knowledge of Chinese medicine including a large number of new inventions and creations.

In short, traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine is traditional knowledge in Chinese medicine, that is, Chinese medicine knowledge based on tradition in literary, artistic or scientific writings; performances; inventions; scientific discoveries; designs; signs, names and symbols; confidential information; and all other traditionally based improvements and creations resulting from intellectual activities in the fields of industry, science and literature and art. "Tradition-based" refers to knowledge systems, creations, improvements and cultural expressions that are: usually handed down from generation to generation; usually regarded as belonging to a particular group of people and geographical area; and often evolving in response to changes in the environment. This includes knowledge of traditional medicines, remedies and treatments.