Chinese
Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪˌniːz ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years. This includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.
The etymology of the term "Chinese Medicine" is straightforward, with "Chinese" referring to its country of origin, and "medicine" referring to its use in healing and promoting health.
History
The history of Chinese Medicine is a long and complex one, with roots in ancient Chinese philosophy, the Daoist tradition, and the desire to understand the laws of the natural world in order to promote longevity and health.
Concepts
Chinese Medicine is based on several key concepts, including the theory of Yin and Yang, the Five Phases, the human body Meridian system, Zang Fu organ theory, six confirmations, four layers, etc.
Practices
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine in Chinese Medicine involves the use of natural plants and minerals to treat a variety of ailments. The practice is based on the belief that the body is a small universe with a set of complete and sophisticated interconnected systems.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body, to various depths. It is most commonly used to treat pain.
Tui Na
Tui Na is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese Taoist and martial arts principles to bring the body to balance.
Qigong
Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chinese
- Wikipedia's article - Chinese
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