basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine
The basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine include yin-yang and five elements theory, qi-blood and body fluid theory and meridian theory. Among them, the theory of yin-yang and five elements is the core of TCM theory, which holds that everything is composed of two opposing and interdependent forces of yin and yang. The balance and imbalance of yin and yang directly affect human health. The theory of five elements refers to the mutual restriction and transformation of five elements: gold, wood, water, fire and earth, which constitute human life activities.
Operation steps of traditional Chinese medicine
The operation steps of traditional Chinese medicine mainly include four aspects: looking, smelling, asking and cutting.
Wang: Chinese medicine inspection refers to judging the health status of human body by observing its external manifestations, such as complexion, tongue coating, eyes and spirit. For example, yellow complexion may be a sign of poor liver function.
Smell: Chinese medicine sniffing refers to judging the health status of human body by smelling its smell. For example, bad breath may be a symptom of gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Q: TCM consultation refers to judging the health status of human body by asking the symptoms, medical history and living habits of patients. For example, staying up late for a long time may lead to kidney deficiency and sore waist and legs.
Pulse diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine refers to judging the health status of human body by touching the pulse of human body with hands. For example, a weak pulse may be a sign of deficiency of qi and blood.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment method
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods mainly include drug treatment, acupuncture treatment, massage and so on. Among them, drug therapy is one of the most commonly used treatment methods in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has the functions of treating diseases and regulating human functions. Acupuncture treatment refers to the regulation of human body function by acupuncture at specific points to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. Massage is to massage the acupoints and meridians of the human body by hand, promote the circulation of qi and blood, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases.
Advantages of traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages, mainly in the following aspects:
1. Chinese medicine attaches importance to prevention. Chinese medicine believes that prevention is better than cure. By adjusting diet and living habits, diseases can be effectively prevented.
2. Chinese medicine pays attention to overall conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that all organs, tissues and systems of the human body are interdependent and influence each other, and only holistic conditioning can achieve the purpose of treatment.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine has little side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine takes natural plants as the main raw materials and has no chemical components, so it will not have serious side effects.