Medical Classic Of The Yellow Emperor : History of the Mysterious Rare Book (Introduction)
What kind of book is The Medical Classic Of The Yellow Emperor?
(Note: For translation reasons, this book is also translated and called The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, or Inner Classic of The Yellow Emperor.)
In the Tang Dynasty ( 618—907 A.D. [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine upon human body that are traditionally stimulated in acupuncture
There are a variety of points on the human body that are traditionally stimulated in acupuncture, and practitioners believe that these points are generally indicative of the underlying flow of Chi throughout the body. The exact number of points is controversial and varies from [...]
Basis of much of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s teachings lies in manipulation of Chi
The basis of much of TCM’s teachings lies in the manipulation of Chi, supposedly one’s life energies. It is nearly impossible to give a definition of Chi without somehow mentioning “energy.” With few, if any, peculiar exceptions, to be alive means to create, [...]
How To Know the safety: Dietary Supplements of Traditional Chinese Medicine
What You Need to Know First
If you are thinking about using dietary supplements such as vitamins, herbs, or any product made from plants (botanicals) as part of your cancer treatment, you need to consider your choice carefully. Right now, few governmental standards are in place [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Are there any possible problems or complications?
This product is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States. Unlike drugs (which must be tested before being allowed to be sold), the companies that make supplements are not required to prove to the Food and Drug Administration that their supplements are safe or [...]
Chinese Herbal Medicine: What is the evidence?
Some herbs and herbal formulations have been evaluated in animal, laboratory, and human studies in both the East and the West with wide-ranging results. Research results vary widely depending on the specific herb, but several have shown activity against cancer cells in laboratory dishes and in some lab animals.
There [...]
History of Traditional Chinese Medicine: What is the history behind it?
Native cultures all over the world have traditionally used herbs to maintain health and treat illnesses. Chinese herbal medicine developed with Chinese culture from tribal roots. By 200 BC, traditional Chinese medicine was firmly established, and by the first century AD, a listing of medicinal [...]
Chinese herbal medicine: What does it involve?
In China, there are over 3,200 herbs, 300 mineral and animal extracts, and over 400 formulas used. Herbal formulations may consist of 4 to 12 different ingredients, to be taken in the form of teas, powders, pills, tinctures, or syrups.
Chinese herbal remedies are made up of one or two [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine: How is it promoted for use?
Chinese herbal medicine is not based on conventional Western concepts of medical diagnosis and treatment. It treats patients main complaints or the patterns of their symptoms rather than the underlying causes. Practitioners attempt to prevent and treat imbalances, such as those caused by cancer and other diseases, [...]
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine: History and Overview
Other common name(s): traditional Chinese medicine, TCM, Chinese herbs, Oriental medicine
Scientific/medical name(s): none
Description
Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or medical condition. Herbs are [...]