Chang
Chang (Medicine)
Chang (/tʃæŋ/), in the field of medicine, refers to a term of Chinese origin that is often used to denote a specific type of traditional Chinese medicine or treatment method.
Etymology
The term 'Chang' is derived from the Chinese language, where it is pronounced as /tʃæŋ/. It is a common surname in China and is also used in various contexts within the Chinese culture and language. In the context of medicine, 'Chang' is often used to refer to a specific type of traditional Chinese medicine or treatment method.
Related Terms
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: This is a type of holistic, natural health care system that dates back at least 2,000 years to the year 200 B.C.
- Acupuncture: This 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.
- Herbal Medicine: This is the study of botany and the use of medicinal plants. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today.
- Qi: In traditional Chinese culture, qi or ch'i is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity. Qi translates literally as "air" and figuratively as "material energy", "life force", or "energy flow".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chang
- Wikipedia's article - Chang
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