A system of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness developed in China over many centuries. It uses herbs, minerals and animal products, exercise, massage and acupuncture.
Ancient form of holistic medicine based on herbology, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and the idea that health involves a state of balance of body, mind, and spirit. In Chinese medicine, body, mind, and spirit are not viewed as separate entities, and the person is looked at as a whole.
Traditional Chinese medicine is founded on the principle that a pervasive life energy known as “chi” reveals itself within the body through two interconnected qualities referred to as “yin” and “yang.” As per this philosophy, harmonious equilibrium between dynamic yang and passive yin, accompanied by the smooth flow of chi, is essential for optimal well-being.
Therapeutic interventions for ailments strive to reinstate the equilibrium between yin and yang, as well as to restore the harmonious flow of chi within the body. These approaches encompass Chinese herbal medicine, physical modalities like acupressure and acupuncture, and the practice of t’ai chi.