Traditional Chinese medicine is a kind of traditional medicine in China, which originated from ancient Chinese civilization. Its theoretical system is based on the theory of yin-yang, five elements and the concepts of qi, blood, body fluid, which emphasizes the balance and harmony of the whole human body. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to treating the root causes of diseases, rather than simply treating symptoms. It aims at "preventing diseases before they occur", that is, maintaining health by conditioning the body before diseases occur.
The diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine include looking, smelling, asking and feeling, and judging the condition by observing the patient's complexion, tongue coating and pulse, and listening to the patient's voice and feelings. Treatment methods include Chinese medicine treatment, acupuncture, massage, qigong, etc., among which Chinese medicine is the main means of Chinese medicine treatment.
Traditional Chinese medicine is not only a medical system, but also a cultural and philosophical system. It pays attention to the harmony between man and nature, respects the laws of life and nature, and advocates health preservation, recuperation and prevention. It is one of the important components of Chinese civilization.
2. What are the functions of Chinese medicine?
Traditional Chinese medicine has many functions, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Treatment of diseases: Traditional Chinese medicine can treat diseases through various treatments such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage, especially in chronic diseases and rehabilitation treatment.
(2) Regulating body functions: Chinese medicine can not only treat diseases, but also maintain good health by regulating body functions. For example, acupuncture can improve physical function by regulating meridians and nervous system, while qigong can regulate the internal environment of the body through breathing and physical exercises.
(3) Prevention of diseases: Chinese medicine emphasizes prevention and treatment of diseases before they occur. It strengthens the body's immunity and reduces the risk of diseases by regulating the internal environment of the body.
(4) Improve the quality of life: Chinese medicine can improve physical function, relieve disease symptoms, improve mental state and mental health, thus improving the quality of life.
In a word, Chinese medicine is a comprehensive medical system, which has a unique theoretical system and treatment methods, and can treat diseases, regulate body functions, prevent diseases and improve the quality of life. It emphasizes the overall concept and individualized treatment, pays attention to the root cause of treatment, and attaches importance to the balance and coordination of physical and mental health. Therefore, Chinese medicine has received more and more attention and recognition worldwide, and has been widely used in many fields, including clinical medicine, health care, health preservation and so on.
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