EnglishThe origins of Chinese massage can be dated back much earlier than many other therapeutic techniques and because of its simplicity and safety in application, as well as its effective results, it has evolved into its present popular form.
MoreTraditional Chinese medicine plays a very important part in medicine's history. Understanding TCM through a historical context gives insight to this ancient form of medicine and establishes its validity as a healthcare system.
MoreTwo well-known legends at the time, Yellow Emperor whose name was Huang Di, and the Fire Emperor who was bestowed the title Shennong, they are the attributed author's of two well-known books that have contributed significantly to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
MoreDuring this period, medical principles were very primitive in form, and based on myths and oracle bones legends as well as experience. Inscriptions on oracle bones of buffalo and tortoise shells describe the use of wine and hot water as medicine, and the use of needles and bronze knives as…
MorePhilosophy, societal values and religion played key roles in shaping the practice of Chinese medicine during this time. Basic medical service on a national level was also introduced. There were the imperial court physicians who attended to the emperor, and the physicians who attended to the army and the common…
MoreDevelopment of Chinese medicine was blooming in all aspects, that based on the medical achievements in the Han Dynasty, people accumulated sufficient medical knowledge and experiences, and so published a lot of great books, especially in the field of pulse study, acupuncture and moxibustion, Materia Medica and herbal prescriptions.
MoreThe practice of modern TCM is largely shaped by annotations on ancient texts, Chinese medicine chronology lists out the TCM development of different stages, and enables you to better realize its advantages as well as limitations in healthcare.
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