Traditional Chinese medicine is a system
of medicine practiced by Chinese for many traditions. It includes a
holistic approach in diagnosis and treatment. The treatment contains
herbs, acupuncture, acupressure, etc.
Before
applying any alternative medicines, you should be aware that many of
these medicines have not been evaluated in scientific studies. Often,
only limited information is available about their safety and
effectiveness. TCM Introduction
Traditional Chinese
Medicine also called as TCM is a traditional medical practice
originated in China, some 2000 to 3000 years ago.
TCM believe
that the life and activity of individual human beings have an intimate
relationship with the environment on all levels. It is largely based on
the philosophical concept that the human body is a small universe.
TCM
treatments include; herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, Qigong
and Taiji. TCM is evolved for theories which include those of
- Yin-yang,
- Five Phases or elements,
- Human body Channel system - meridian,
- Zang Fu organ theory, etc.
The
clinical diagnosis and treatment in Chinese Medicine are mainly based
on the yin-yang and five elements theories. These theories apply the
phenomena and laws of nature to the study of the physiological
activities and pathological changes of the human body and its
interrelationships.
