Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Hanfang medicine, refers to the medicinal substances used under the guidance of traditional Chinese medical practices. This includes scientific herbal medicine, herbal materials, and proprietary Chinese medicines. Before the Qing Dynasty, TCM was referred to as Bencao (本草) or Shengyao (生药). Although there is some overlap between the … Read more