“Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) first appeared in the “Book of Han: Arts and Literature, Classic Formulas,” which states: “To increase heat with heat, and to increase cold with cold, is not seen externally, which is what is lost.” Hence the saying: “When ill, seek treatment, and one often finds Traditional Chinese Medicine.” Here, the … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us. “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) was first mentioned in the Book of Han (Hàn Shū) under the section on medical texts, stating: “To increase heat with heat, and to increase cold with cold, is not seen externally, which is a unique loss.” Hence the saying: “When ill, seek … Read more
Comprehensive Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Introduction to TCM What is TCM, TCM refers to “Traditional Chinese Medicine,” which is an ancient and comprehensive medical system that encompasses thousands of years of history and experience, including theories of yin-yang balance, qi and blood circulation, and the meridian system. What is Western Medicine, Western medicine … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine” (TCM) first appeared in the “Book of Han: Arts and Literature, Treatises on Formulas,” which states: “To increase heat with heat, and to increase cold with cold, is not seen externally, which is a significant loss.” Hence the saying goes: “When ill, seek treatment, and one often finds TCM.” Here, the character … Read more