What is Chinese medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a traditional medical system in China with a long history and unique theoretical system and diagnosis and treatment methods. It not only pays attention to the superficial symptoms of the disease, but also pays attention to the overall health of the human body. The following are detailed answers to Chinese medicine from different angles:

Theoretical system: The theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine mainly includes the theory of yin and yang and five elements, the theory of qi, blood and body fluid, the theory of meridians, the theory of viscera, and the treatment based on syndrome differentiation. The theory of yin-yang and five elements is the core of TCM theory, which holds that everything in the universe is formed by the interaction of yin-yang and five elements, and so is the human body. The theory of qi, blood and body fluid refers to the material basis and energy basis of human life activities. According to the meridian theory, the meridians of the human body are the transport channels inside the human body and the way of qi and blood running. Zang-fu theory is the basis of TCM theory, focusing on the five zang-fu organs, and discussing the functions, relationships and functions of zang-fu organs on diseases. The core of TCM clinical diagnosis and treatment is syndrome differentiation, emphasizing individualized treatment and syndrome differentiation.

Diagnosis and treatment methods: TCM diagnosis and treatment methods mainly include listening, hearing, inquiring, acupuncture, herbs, massage, qigong and so on. Four diagnosis is the core diagnostic method of traditional Chinese medicine, and the nature of the disease can be judged by observing the symptoms of the patient's complexion, tongue coating, pulse condition and voice. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, qigong and other therapies regulate the body and restore health by stimulating acupoints, using natural herbs, massage and regulating breathing.

Health concept: Chinese medicine pays attention to maintaining the overall balance and coordination of the human body, emphasizes the prevention concept of preventing and treating before illness, advocates the diet and lifestyle of "food is the most important", "harmony is the most precious" and the medical concept of "treating before illness".

Historically, Chinese medicine is an important part of Chinese civilization, which can be traced back to ancient China thousands of years ago. The theoretical basis of TCM mainly comes from classic works such as Huangdi Neijing and Difficult Classics, and the practice of TCM has experienced a long historical development process and accumulated rich experience and knowledge.

Theoretically, Chinese medicine is a traditional medical system based on the classics of Chinese medicine, which maintains and promotes human physiological, psychological and social health through observation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The theories of traditional Chinese medicine mainly include the theory of yin and yang and five elements, the theory of qi, blood and body fluid, the theory of meridians, the theory of viscera, the theory of etiology and pathogenesis, etc. Each theory has its own unique characteristics and application fields.

From a practical point of view, Chinese medicine is a patient-centered medical system that uses Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, cupping and other natural therapies and means to treat and prevent diseases. The practice of traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the comprehensive analysis of the overall condition of patients, judges the nature and cause of diseases according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, and adopts corresponding treatment methods.

Chinese medicine is a comprehensive discipline, covering many different fields and professional knowledge, such as Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage, medical history and philology. Therefore, learning Chinese medicine needs to master a lot of medical knowledge and skills, and needs to have certain comprehensive qualities, such as observation, judgment and communication skills. At the same time, Chinese medicine is also a subject closely related to life and health, and it also requires a high sense of responsibility and mission for learners.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient and developing medical discipline, and its research content covers many aspects such as human physiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) attaches importance to the people-oriented concept and the overall concept, and emphasizes the treatment methods of prevention first, balanced adjustment and syndrome differentiation, which has a unique theoretical system and diagnosis and treatment methods.

In a word, TCM is a unique medical system, including theory and practice, and it is one of the important components of China cultural treasure house. Although the development of modern medicine has brought many new treatment methods and technologies, Chinese medicine still has its unique value and function, which plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining human health and preventing and treating diseases. Learn more about Chinese medicine video lecture resources in Kunlun Tibetan Key Chinese Medicine Resource Network.