Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the western world. TCM practices include such treatments as herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and both Tui na and Shiatsu massage. Qigong and Taijiquan are also closely associated with TCM. TCM claims to be rooted in meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body, and to be thousands of years old. Major theories include those of Yin-yang, the Five Phases, the human body Channel system, Zang Fu organ theory, six confirmations, four layers, etc. Much of the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine derives from the same philosophy that inform Taoist and Buddhist thought, and reflects the classical Chinese belief that the life and activity of individual human beings have an intimate relationship with the environment on all levels

Please browse the following contents for further study:

1. TCM Introduction

2. Mechnism of Yin Yang Operation

3. Pathogenic Factors

4. Concept of Qi

5. Concept of Blood, Body Fluid and Qi

6. Mechnism of Chinese Massage

7. Visceral Symptom

8. Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor

9. Acupuncture Treatment Principle

10. Five Element Theory

11. Channels and Meridians

12. Acupuncture Doctors and Works

13. Origin of Acupuncture and Earlier Literature