The development of traditional Chinese medicine
D. Ma, Shanshan Wang, Yu Shi, Shenglou Ni, Minke Tang, Anlong Xu
Abstract
Similar to other medicines, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated from the need for various practical solutions to treat diseases. It is a knowledge system summarized and condensed by the Chinese nation in the health care practice for thousands of years. TCM continues to serve the health care system. This study summarized the history, health concept, main treatment strategies and methods, current development, and future perspectives of TCM. It may provide a more comprehensive image of the overall TCM system.
Topics & Concepts
Traditional Chinese medicineAlternative medicineTraditional medicineHealth careMedicineHealthcare systemPolitical sciencePathologyLawTraditional Chinese Medicine StudiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesTraditional Chinese Medicine Analysis