TCM Theory: Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the western world. TCM practices include such treatments as herbal medicine, acupuncture, [...]
TCM Theory: Concept of Blood, Body Fluid and Qi * The Concept of Blood * Body Fluids * Conection between Qi, Blood and Body Fluids * Disscussion of difficult points 1. The Concept of Blood Blood is a thick red liquid circulating in the Blood vessels. It has a strong nourishing effect on the [...]
TCM Theory: Five-Element Doctrine General The Five Elements The Productive Cycle of Five Element System The Controlling Cycle of Five Element System Controlling (Destructive) Cycle General Chinese philosophy regards the human organism as miniature version of the universe. Life processes are connected with the interplay of five creative elements of nature through the principle [...]
TCM Theory: Channels and Collaterals Brief Introduction Twelve Regular Meridians Du Meridian and Ren Meridian Brief Introduction Channels and collaterals are an important component part in the basic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). It has the guiding significance in various clinical branches, particularly in the clinical Acupuncture treatment. Jing Luo is a general [...]
TCM Theory: Acupuncture Doctors and Works There are voluminous Traditional Chinese Medial literatures and numerous medical great stars in China history. The most well-known doctors of the past were experts in Acupuncture and Moxibustion. For example, from 400 B,C. to 200 B.C.(the Periods of Warring Stage to the Western Han Dynasty), there were famous [...]
