Project made by: Vivien Soarece, Florentina Tobosaru , Ruxandra Tudor Gr 211 massage. what causes illness. mindbody therapy. . cupping. and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions. Herbal remedies and acupuncture are the treatments most commonly used by TCM practitioners. TCM practitioners use herbs.Introduction Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. and how to treat illness is different from Western medicine concepts. The TCM view of how the human body works. Other TCM practices include moxibustion. acupuncture. and dietary therapy. the oldest received work of Chinese medical theory. Written in the form of dialogues between the legendary Yellow Emperor and his ministers. theory. diagnostic methods. China was one of first countries to have a medical culture. their environment. and the cosmos. it has formed a deep and immense knowledge of medical science. and on how to make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in light of all these factors History . on the contents of the body. it offers explanations on the relation between humans.000 years. was compiled around the first century BCE on the basis of shorter texts from different medical lineages. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon. With a history of 5. prescriptions and cures. on human vitality and pathology. on the symptoms of illness. Yin is the inner and negative principles. yang functions to protect from outer harm. The key reason why there is sickness is because the two aspects lose their harmony. . and yin is the inner base to store and provide energy for its counterpart. and yang. Seen from the recovery mechanism of organs. outer and positive.Main principles The Physiology of Chinese medicine holds that the human body's life is the result of the balance of yin and yang. water. excess/deficiency. and wood—to explain how the body works. metal. In the TCM view. a vital energy or life force called qi circulates in the body through a system of pathways called meridians. and yin/yang (the chief principles). TCM also uses the theory of five elements—fire. . Health is an ongoing process of maintaining balance and harmony in the circulation of qi. interior/exterior. these elements correspond to particular organs and tissues in the body. earth. The TCM approach uses eight principles to analyze symptoms and categorize conditions: cold/heat. Wu Xing (five elements) Phenomen on Direction Color Climate Taste Zang Organ Fu Organ Sense organ Facial part Wood east green/blue wind sour Liver Fire south red heat bitter Heart Earth center yellow damp sweet Spleen Stomach mouth Metal west white dryness acrid Lung Large Intestine nose between eyes. middle part sclera Water north black cold salty Kidney Bladder ears cheeks (below cheekbone ) pupil Gallbladde Small r Intestine eye above bridge of nose iris tongue between bridge of eyes. lower nose part inner/outer upper and corner of lower lid the eye Eye part . the facial sensory organs and some excrement. Doctors believe that when the organic function is normal. Auscultation and olfaction is a way for doctors to collect messages through hearing the sound and smelling the odor. evolution of the disease and previous treatments. Interrogation suggests that doctors question the patient and his relatives. variant. tongue. The taking of the pulse and palpation refer that doctors noting the pulse condition of patients on the radial artery. when the inner organs run wrongly. . frequency. and intension of pulse will be relatively stable. it will be reflected through skin pallor. the pulse. As the exterior and interior corresponds immediately. and then to know the inner change of symptom. and when not.Four Methods of Diagnosis Observation indicates that doctors directly watch the outward appearance to know a patient's condition. This is another reference for diagnosis. so as to know the symptoms. it is believed that the body releases endorphins and engages nerve endings in the body. which are placed at specific points and left in the body for a short period of time. With proper needle placement. Acupuncture involves the use of needles. This helps to block pain and restore the body’s functions for optimal health. . Some acupuncturists also incorporate the use of heated herbs as part of their practice.Different Types Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Acupuncture is perhaps the most well known and widely used type of Chinese medicine. This balance helps to stabilize emotions and improve mental health. . The rolling movements and pressure treat injuries and help promote healing. Chinese Massage Chinese massage involves the manual manipulation of the muscles. When done properly Chinese massage can promote proper circulation which is essential to good health. joints. tendons and ligaments in the body. Massage as part of TCM helps to balance yin and yang. The herbal medicine may be found in various forms including teas. or pastes. They are typically blended in a specific combination to treat many ailments that can afflict the body. powders. extracts. . Herbal Medicine The herbal medicines in TCM are used by practitioners in a variety of ways. pills. The breathing and postures work to restore the body’s flow of Qi. Qigong Qigong is a series of movements and postures that utilize the body’s qi. Qi (sometimes called “chi”) is the vital energy or life force that connects the entire being. This helps prevent disease and improves overall wellbeing. .