From Worldview to Methodology:A Modern Scientific Analysis of the Four Core Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10.11842/wst.20241209009
- VernacularTitle:从世界观到方法论:中医四大核心要素的科学解析
- Author:
Ying XU
1
;
Jinwen GE
Author Information
1. 湖南中医药大学 长沙 410208
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Modernization of traditional Chinese medicine;
View of nature;
Holism;
Dynamic view;
Monism of Qi;
TCM methodology
- From:
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;27(7):1815-1822
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This article systematically analyzes the scientific connotations of the four core elements of traditional Chinese medicine-natural view,holistic view,epistemology,and methodology-from a modern scientific perspective.By integrating literature analysis with modern scientific research,this study explores the compatibility between the concept of"harmony between heaven and man"in traditional Chinese medicine and the interactive relationship between"human-environment-microorganisms"in modern biology.It analyzes the theoretical value of holistic views such as consistency of form and spirit,and consistency of time and space in systems medicine,clarifies the understanding of the essence of dynamic balance of life by the concept of constant movement and the monism of Qi,as well as the model of the Yin Yang Five Elements system in the human body.Finally,modern interpretations of traditional Chinese medicine methodologies such as taking signs and fortune,syndrome differentiation and treatment,and preventing diseases are provided.This cross temporal theoretical resonance not only verifies the scientific connotation of traditional Chinese medicine theory,but also provides integrated and innovative ideas for modern medicine to understand the human body and diseases.It has important theoretical significance and practical value for promoting the modernization and development of traditional Chinese medicine theory.
