What does Confucianism restrict the understanding and practice of female diseases in traditional Chinese medicine?

The Confucian idea that men are superior to women restricts the understanding and practice of female diseases in traditional Chinese medicine.

There is an idea in Confucianism that men are superior to women, that men are masters between heaven and earth, and that women should obey men. This thought is deeply rooted in the traditional culture of China, and it also affects the understanding and practice of female diseases in TCM. In ancient times, due to the differences in social status and the influence of cultural traditions, women were often marginalized, and their diseases were not paid enough attention and research. Therefore, the knowledge and practice of traditional Chinese medicine on female diseases is limited.

With the development of society and the change of cultural concepts, people's understanding of women's status and rights has gradually improved, and the research and practice of traditional Chinese medicine on women's diseases has also been further developed.