The development of traditional Chinese medicine
- Author:
Ma DANNING
1
;
Wang SHANSHAN
;
Shi YU
;
Ni SHENGLOU
;
Tang MINKE
;
Xu ANLONG
Author Information
1. National Center for TCM International Communication,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,Beijing,100029,China
- Keywords:
Traditional Chinese medicine;
Correspondence between universe and man;
Image thinking;
History;
Prospect
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences
2021;8(z1):1-9
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
