中国文化_中医traditional_chinese_medicine

1、.,Traditional Chinese Medicine -Michelle Li,.,What do you know about Traditional Chinese Medicine? Have you ever tried Chinese herbal medicine? How does it taste? (Why?) Does Chinese Herbal Medicine have side effects? Can children take Chinese Herbal Medicine? How long does it take to see results wi

2、th Chinese Herbal Medicine?,.,What is Traditional Chinese Medicine,TCM is a well of medical knowledge gained from over 4,000 years of observation, investigation and clinical experience. TCM is an empirical science its theories and treatments have been repeatedly in use and refined over this long per

3、iod of time.,.,1. Compendium of Materia Medica 本草纲目 2. The Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine黄帝内经 3. On Typhoid and other diseases伤寒杂病论 4. Herbal Canon of Shen Nong 神农本草经,.,Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine,25 major colleges of TCM totaling about 20,000 students in each school at

4、 any given time courses range from undergraduate to the doctoral, in both Western medicine and TCM International Status of TCM Asia - most countries use the TCM methods of acupuncture and moxibustion (Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore) Europe- used regularly (France, Germany, and England ) U.S

5、. - developing from the coasts inward, recently reaching into the Midwest,moxibustion ,mksibstn n. 艾灸,.,Central Concept of TCM,Theory of Holism 整体观念 It is a central idea in TCM It bears directly on preventing and treating diseases emphasis on harmony Two main components: 1. the human body is regarde

6、d as a single, integrated unit 2. integration and interaction between human body and the environment,.,Body and Nature The human body is an organic whole changes of nature constantly influence the human body For Example: Seasonal variations of the pulse: pulse in spring is somewhat taut like a strin

7、g; in summer, somewhat full; in autumn, somewhat floating or superficial; in winter, somewhat deep,.,The Basic Principles Behind TCM Yin and Yang,Taoist Philosophy human experience is affected the environment Yin :cold, stillness, passive, dark, interior, below Yang :warmth, activity, light, exterio

8、r, above TCM views the body in terms of Yin and Yang aspects. healthy = balance unhealthy =imbalance,.,Yin and Yang in dynamic equilibrium - ideal balance state of health.,.,The Basic Principles Behind TCM Five Elements,1. Water: wet, cool, descending, flowing, yielding 2. Fire: dry, hot, ascending,

9、 moving 3. Wood: growing, flexible, rooted, strong 4. Metal: cutting, hard, conducting 5. Earth: productive, fertile, potential for growth,.,What is Wu Xing?,Originally,it is a philosophical theory in ancient China, later adapted to medical practice, becoming an important part of TCM theory universa

10、l interdependence of all things and events used to explain medical problems,.,Relationships Between Phases: Xiang Ke ( inter- inhibition, or control ) : wood inhibits earth, earth inhibits water, water inhibits fire, fire inhibits metal, and metal inhibits wood Xiang Sheng ( inter-generation ): wood

11、 generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates wood,.,the fundamental substance constituting the universe all phenomena were the results of the changes and movement of qi. According to TCM, qi is the most essential substance that forms the hu

12、man body and maintains the normal life activity.,The Vital Substances: Qi,.,Qi: How does TCM work? Vital energy called Qi is the life force that drives all living things. Qi flows through meridians (also called channels) in the body similar to water flowing in a river. Twelve primary meridians, each

13、 associated with an organ system Disease occurs with imbalance, resulting in excess of deficient amounts of Qi in the meridians. TCM works to alleviate this imbalance and restore harmony,.,The Causes of illness,Internal Causes which are illnesses caused by emotions. anger, sadness, worry, fear, joy,

14、 grief, pensiveness shock,External Causes which are causes of disharmony that relate to climatic conditions. wind, cold, damp, fire heat, dryness,.,Other Causes include work, exercise, diet and physical trauma. TCM thinks that these factors can have a profound influence on our bodies.,.,Diagnosis: F

15、our Examinations,Looking skin, eyes, tongue, nails, hair Hearing and Smelling sound of voice and breath, odor of breath Questioning current condition, health history, family health history, patterns of sleep, appetite, digestion, bowel movement, sweat, pain, emotional features, lifestyle features To

16、uching check the body temperature, body moisture, pain; and feel the patients pulse,.,Treatment,Acupuncture Herbs Tui Na cupping glass scraping therapy Moxibustion Have you ever tried Acupuncture? Does acupuncture hurt?,.,1. Acupuncture,How does Acupuncture work? points are located throughout the bo

17、dy and act as gateways to influence, redirect, increase or decrease the vital “substance” of Qi corrects imbalances that cause disease,.,Chinese herbal medicine,Restore a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health more than 4,000 years Formulas To stimulate the bodys natural healing proc

18、ess,.,Be made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves, seeds or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal parts. The herbs are usually decocted into a soup. To make up a prescription, the TCM doctor carefully blends together a number of herbs which have specific functions.,.,.,Tuina,Tui

19、na is Chinese massage. It establishes a more harmonious flow of Qi throughout the system of channels, allowing the body to naturally heal itself. joint problems create relaxation disorder,.,Qigong,Qi =energy or vital energy Gong =practice. QiGong :practice concerned with exercising of Qi. The use of

20、 Qigong to improve and maintain health was first mentioned in the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine, written in about 200 BC.,.,Chinese food therapy,When one is diseased (unbalanced), certain foods and herbs are prescribed to restore balance to the body.,.,discussion,Do you think Chinese medicine should be abandoned? Whats the difference between Chinese and Western medicines?,.,Traditional Chinese Medicine empirical science Acupuncture Chinese herbal medicine side effects observation investigat