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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a traditional Chinese medical system that originated from ancient Chinese culture and has a history of thousands of years. It is based on the theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and emphasizes the integrity and balance of the human body. TCM diagnosis often uses the four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation, questioning, and palpation, and uses acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine and other therapies to regulate the body. With the development of modern science, TCM has gradually received global attention and has become a bridge between traditional and modern medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an important treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, including two techniques: acupuncture and moxibustion. By stimulating the meridians and acupuncture points, it regulates the flow of qi and blood and improves body functions. Acupuncture is often used to relieve pain, adjust the autonomic nervous system, promote blood circulation, and help improve the digestive system and immunity. Modern medicine also applies acupuncture to rehabilitation treatment and pain management, and has been recognized by the WHO. The scope of application includes headaches, back pain, insomnia, indigestion, etc.
Massage
Tuina is a traditional Chinese medical treatment technique that acts on meridians and acupuncture points through pressing, kneading, pushing, holding, pinching, and tapping to harmonize qi and blood, relax muscles and tendons, and relieve pain. Tuina is widely used for symptoms such as neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, sports injuries, indigestion, and insomnia, and is also applicable to pediatric health care (pediatric massage). It is one of the important treatments in Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It has the advantages of being non-invasive and free of drug side effects, and can promote physical and mental health. It has been included in the category of rehabilitation therapy by modern medicine.
Cupping
Cupping is one of the traditional Chinese medicine therapies. It uses fire or vacuum to generate negative pressure, and then attaches the cup to the meridians and acupuncture points to promote blood circulation, dispel wind and dampness, and relax muscles and tendons. It is often used to treat muscle soreness, cold and dampness, cold and cough, indigestion and other symptoms. Cupping types include fire cupping, air cupping, water cupping, and walking cupping. This therapy is simple, safe, and widely used in health care and sports rehabilitation. Modern medical research also supports its positive effects on pain management and blood circulation.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine natural therapy that uses tools such as ox horns, jade, and ceramic plates to repeatedly scrape the skin to dredge the meridians, promote blood circulation, and eliminate toxins. It is suitable for symptoms such as heat stroke, colds, muscle soreness, headaches, and indigestion. After scraping, bruises (sha) will appear on the skin, indicating that the stagnation of qi and blood in the body has been released, which generally disappears within a few days. This method is simple and easy to perform, does not require medication, and is often used in home health care and modern rehabilitation treatments, and has attracted the attention of natural medicine enthusiasts around the world.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is an important treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. It is derived from natural plants, animals, minerals, etc. It is formulated according to the principle of monarch, minister, assistant and envoy compatibility to harmonize qi and blood, nourish the internal organs, and eliminate evil and strengthen the body. Common Chinese medicines such as ginseng, astragalus, angelica, and wolfberry can be used to nourish qi and blood, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and clear away heat and detoxify. Chinese medicine dosage forms include decoctions, pills, powders, and paste prescriptions, and treatment should be based on physical constitution and symptoms. Modern medicine also studies its pharmacological effects, and it is widely used in internal medicine, gynecology, dermatology and other fields.
Diet Regimen
Food therapy is an important health-preserving method in traditional Chinese medicine. It regulates the body and prevents diseases through the nature, taste and efficacy of food. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that food has four properties of cold, hot, warm and cool, and the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and clearing heat. Proper combination can balance yin and yang and harmonize qi and blood. Common food therapies include red dates for replenishing blood, yam for strengthening the spleen, ginger soup for dispelling cold, and mung beans for detoxification. Food therapy emphasizes that it varies according to time, place and person. It is suitable for daily health care and post-illness conditioning. Modern nutrition has also confirmed its role in promoting health.