3. CONTENTS:
• Introduction
• History
• Philosophical background
• Interesting methods of diagnosis
• Traditional Chinese medicine treatments
• Prevention and maintenance
• The future of traditional Chinese medicine
• Sources
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6. • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a style of traditional Asian
medicine built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese
medical practice.
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7. • It includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, exercise
(qignog), massage (Tui na) and diet therapy.
• It is the oldest practised medicine in the world.
• It is now the second largest medical system in the world and used by
one third of the world's population.
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9. Traditional Chinese
Medicine is a holistic
medicine that
considers the "whole"
person - body, mind,
diet, environment,
emotions, lifestyle, and
exercise.
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11. Your body is an integrated whole
• Each and every structure in your body is an integral and necessary part
of the whole. It is a complex, interrelated system that is powered by life
force, or energy.
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12. You are completely connected to nature
• Changes in nature are always reflected in your body.
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13. You were born with a natural self-
healing ability.
• Your body is a microcosm that reflects the macrocosm.
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14. Prevention is the best cure.
• TCM teaches you how to interpret what your body is telling you.
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17. • TCM originated from BC. 100. It’s a holistic therapy used by Chinese for
thousands of years. Its is influenced by the philosophy from the ancient
Chinese.
• Traces of therapeutic activities in China date from the Shang
dynasty (14th–11th centuries BC).
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20. • Li Shizhen was one of China’s
greatest physicians and
pharmacologists.
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21. • Best known for writing Bencao Gangmu (本草纲目 ) (Compendium of
Materia Medica), a large compendium of the medicinal uses and
properties of over 1000 types of herbs
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29. "A human being results from the Qi of
Heaven and Earth".
• A basic concept of TCM is Qi (pronounced "chee"). It can be most
closely translated as "energy".
• TCM distinguishes many kinds of qi. In a general sense, qi is something
that is defined by five "cardinal functions“.
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31. Actuation ( 推动)
• Of all physical processes in the body, especially the circulation of all
body fluids such as blood in their vessels.
• This includes actuation of the functions of the zang-fu organs and
meridians.
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34. Containment (固摄)
• That of body fluids, i.e., keeping blood, sweat, urine, semen, etc. from
leakage or excessive emission.
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35. Transformation (气化)
• That of food, drink, and breath into qi, xue (blood), and jinye (“fluids”), and/or
transformation of all of the latter into each other.
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37. • Yin and yang are ancient
Chinese concepts which can be
traced back to the Shang
dynasty (1600–1100 BC).
• They represent two abstract and
complementary aspects that
every phenomenon in the
universe can be divided into.
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46. • TCM "holds that the body's vital energy (chi or qi) circulates through
channels, called meridians, that have branches connected to bodily
organs and functions.”
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47. • Its view of the human body is only marginally concerned with
anatomical structures, but focuses primarily on the
body's functions (such as digestion, breathing, temperature
maintenance, etc.)
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49. • The five vital organs (the heart,
liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys)
are each seen as corresponding
to one of the five elements of
earth, wood, metal, fire and
water).
• It is believed a pathological
change in any of the vital
organs will affect the health of
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52. Observation
• The first is observing demeanour, vitality, and physical appearance of a person. This includes
the health of the hair, skin, nails, and complexion.
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53. Auscultation
• The second diagnostic technique is listening- tone and volume of the
person's voice, sound of the breathing, and the type of cough.
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55. Olfaction
• Less frequently used is sense of smell. Each of the five elements is
related to a smell.
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Foul breath Pathogenic heat in stomach,
indigestion and unclean
mouth
Sour breath Food accumulation in
stomach
Stinking breath Cold syndrome of xue type
SYMPTOMS CAUSES
57. Tongue Diagnosis
• Observation of the tongue is
based on four main items: the
colour of the body of the
tongue, the shape, the coating,
and the moisture. Each area is
also related to an internal organ.
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58. Checking Pulse
• Pulse diagnosis can inform on the state of the internal organs.
• There are three positions on each wrist, with each relating to a specific
organ system.
• There are three depths of pulse taking-superficial, medium, and deep.
• Each of the 28 pulses can be different from the others according to its
location, depth, and side of the body.
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63. At A Glance
• It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes
• Chinese herbology (中药学) Is the theory of traditional Chinese herbal
therapy, which accounts for the majority of treatments in (TCM).
• In herbal therapy plant elements are by far the most commonly used
substances and animal, human, and mineral products are also utilized.
• Decoction is the most common method used.
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64. Herbalism A Broader Perspective
Advantages
• Herbalism therapy can cure
many mental problems such as
depression and headaches.
• Easy to prepare.
Disadvantages
• There are some minor side effects to
using this kind of medication. Some
people can get “addicted” to herb
medicines and their body will only
accept herb medicines for medical
treatment. This can be a problem if a
person was told to get surgery but
went against the doctor’s advice and
used herbal medicine instead.
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66. Chinese Massage-Tui na (推拿)
• Chinese massage is known as Tui Na
• Uses wave-like motions to loosen joints and nourish muscles.
• Brings awareness back to a person’s body, making it a first step in the
healing process.
• Stimulates the flow of Qi, blood and body fluids
• Can be used to treat pain, stress or digestion problems
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74. • Acupuncture sensation is called "de qi" and it can include numbness,
aching, tingling, warmth, distension, heaviness, or lightness. The
sensation can be local or it may radiate.
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76. • Acupuncture has been shown to release endorphins--feel good
hormones that are also valuable for pain relief.
• It also improves blood flow, releases tight muscles, and changes pain
signals.
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78. • There are 365 channel acupuncture points on the body, plus many
“extra” points.
• Sometimes points are chosen as “local” points, where you experience
the symptoms.
• Sometimes points are chosen as “distal” points, away from the
symptomatic sites.
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80. TCM doctors have used acupuncture and herbs to treat warriors, martial
artists, emperors and empresses, farmers, children, and more for over
5000 years.
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82. • Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves
the burning of mug wort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing.
• The purpose is to strengthen the blood and improve Qi flow.
• Direct and indirect methods.
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83. • Traditionally used to treat colds.
• But it is not for everyone.
• Because it is used specifically for patients suffering from cold or
stagnant constitutions, it should not be used on anyone diagnosed with
too much heat.
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85. • Cupping therapy is a form of CTM in which cups are placed on the skin
to create suction.
• The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
Glass
Bamboo
Earth ware
• The suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of
a broad range of medical ailments.
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87. • TCM attaches great importance to the prevention of diseases, and
Chinese people believe prevention is better than cure.
• Nutritional Balance
• Eating the right type of food
• Massage
• Qi-Gong
• Tai Chi
• Meditation.
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89. Why Is Diet Important In For TCM To
Work?
• An over-abundance of foods hot in property (not temperature; e.g.
beef) or too pungent (e.g. chilli peppers) will create too much fire and
cause heartburn, excessive hunger, etc.
• Conversely, too much cold, raw food puts out the stomach fire and
impairs digestion.
• Greasy and overly sweet foods also impair the digestion.
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91. • As with other parts of TCM food cures vary from person to person as
each individual's constitution is different.
• Hence, a diet plan for each separate individual has to be carefully
administered.
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93. • Qigong is a Chinese form of exercise.
• It regulates the mind and breathing to promote the flow of Qi.
• Qigong is often used to treat diseases.
• External Qigong is performed on a person by a Qigong master.
• Internal Qigong is practiced by oneself.
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95. • Tai-ji quan is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its
defense training and its health benefits.
• The study of Tai-ji quan primarily involves three aspects:
1. Health
2. Meditation
3. Martial art
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97. • It involves focusing on one thing, such as breathing patterns, while
clearing all other thoughts from the mind.
• Meditation is used to replenish the flow of Qi, which helps to ward off
illnesses.
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98. • People may experience various feelings during meditation. Some
people may begin to feel overjoyed, while others may experience
extreme sadness, and even cry.
• Meditation is also popularly practiced in western countries as a means
of stress relief.
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