1+中医英语概论.ppt

1、1,Traditional Chinese Medicine中医概论,2,History,Developed over several thousand years Mongolia Origin in ancient Taoist philosophy a person is an energy system body and mind are unified Influenced by environment Holistic approach Disharmony causes illness and disease,3,Theory: Models of the Body,Yin an

2、d Yang Five Elements Zang Fu Meridian San Jiao,4,The Yin-Yang Theory,All phenomena consists of two opposite, yet complementary, aspects Yin and Yang Continual mutual restriction and interaction,5,Yin-Yang Comparison,Yin (the dark element) Passive Dark Feminine Downward-Seeking Night Symbolized by Wa

3、ter or Earth,Yang (the bright element) Active Light Masculine Upward-Seeking Day Symbolized by Fire or Wind,6,Zang-Fu Theory,Describes the functions of the organs of the body and the interactions that occur between them.,7,Bodily Organs,Zang organs (Yin ) Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney Pericardium,F

4、u organs (Yang) Gall bladder Small intestine Stomach Large intestine Urinary San jiao (metabolism),Qi = Energy Flow,8,The Five Elements Theory,Basic elements of the material world Wood Fire Earth Metal Water,9,The Five Elements Theory,10,The Meridian Cycle,Meridians are classified as Yin or Yang One

5、 continuous flow From torso to fingertip From fingertip to face From face to feet From feet to torso Relationship to the mouth,11,12,San Jiaos,Three Burners Upper Jiao Middle Jiao Lower Jiao,13,Treatment of Disease,Tieh Ta Herbal Medicine Food Therapy Mental Health and Relaxation Therapy Physical Exercise Massage Therapy Acupuncture and Cupping,14,Acupuncture,15,Acupuncture,Over 500 Acupuncture Poi