1. “In ancient times, the best physicians were those who treated the state, the good physicians treated people, and the inferior physicians treated diseases.” In ancient times, good chancellors understood Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence the saying “Great sages are proficient in medicine.” Chinese middle school textbooks should include foundational content on TCM. 2. The … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a glorious history of over five thousand years within the Chinese nation, symbolizing health, wisdom, and sanctity in the hearts of the people. However, since the Jin and Yuan dynasties, TCM has seriously deviated from the principles of Yin and Yang, leading to various factions that either focus on Yang, … Read more
Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Education 1. Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (1) Understanding of Life in TCM. This section introduces the TCM perspective on life, which views human life as a phenomenon of nature, emphasizing that growth, aging, and death are natural processes. (2) Understanding the Relationship between Humans, Nature, and … Read more
1. The View of Life in TCM In understanding life, there is a significant difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. Western medicine understands life through anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, observing only the tangible and visible forms. Even with high-powered electron microscopes, what is seen is still a formed entity. Western medicine is … Read more
1 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to “Chinese Traditional Medicine,” which is an ancient and comprehensive medical system with thousands of years of history and experience. It includes theories such as the balance of Yin and Yang, the circulation of Qi and blood, and the … Read more