Research progress in diagnostic and treatment instruments of traditional Chinese medicine
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4181.2013.02.006
- VernacularTitle:中医诊疗仪器研究进展
- Author:
Hongmei CAO
;
Fei TIAN
;
Xiaozuo LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pulse diagnosis device;
Tongue device;
Diagnostic and treatment instruments
- From:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2013;(2):84-87
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a great knowledge base that has been developed through thousands of years and has been accumulated a wealth of experience in diagnosis and treatment.TCM has advanced concepts,but lag behind the use of modern technology and means.With the progress of modern science and technology,the combination of TCM theory and moderm science and technology promotes the development of TCM engineering.TCM has been a breakthrough in diagnostic techniques and clinical treatment,especially modern TCM instruments.At present,diagnostic instruments of TCM mainly depend on pulse and tongue device,and gradually develop to four diagnostic comprehensive analysis platform.Therapeutic instruments of TCM include electroacupuncture device,meridian instrument,laser treatment device and magnetic therapy instrument.This article focuses on the current status,problems and trend on TCM diagnostic and therapeutic instruments,which mainly include diagnostic instruments,clinical treatment instruments,Chinese medical instruments.
