Metaphysical characteristics: Taoist doctors emphasize that the root of diseases is causality, and explore the causes through divination and fortune telling, and adopt corresponding treatment methods. Metaphysics is also embodied in the theoretical framework of Taoist doctors. For example, the basic theory of Taoist doctors, "Yin-Yang and Five Elements", is the application of metaphysics in the medical field.
Symbol characteristics: Symbol is a special symbol, which is used in Taoist medicine to exorcise evil spirits and treat diseases. Spells refer to the use of spells and special spells for treatment. Taoist doctors believe that diseases are caused by the invasion of evil spirits into human body, so by using symbols and spells, evil spirits can be eliminated and the effect of treating diseases can be achieved.
Characteristics of Taoism: Taoism is one of the traditional religions in China, which is closely related to Taoist doctors. Taoism emphasizes "Taoism is natural" and pays attention to the harmony between man and nature. Taoist doctors emphasize "health preservation", that is, by adjusting diet, living habits, exercise and other ways to maintain physical and mental health. At the same time, Taoist doctors emphasize "prevention before illness", that is, by adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the human body, the purpose of preventing diseases is achieved.
To sum up, the main characteristics of Taoist doctors are the integration of metaphysics, symbolism and Taoism. Based on the view of nature, they pay attention to the harmony of Yin and Yang and the five elements, and advocate the concepts of "disease prevention" and "health preservation". Taoist doctors occupy an important position in Chinese traditional medicine and an important part of traditional medical culture, which has certain reference value for the development of modern medicine.