Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional
Chinese Medicine(TCM )is one of the world's oldest medical systems that is
still widely practised. It is a unique and independent medical system which
originated in China and developed down through the centuries imbued
with the spirit of Chinese civilisation and culture. For thousand of Years,
TCM has played a major role in maintaining the health of Chinese people .The
two basic component in TCM are acupuncture Therapy and Herbal Medicine
Therapy.
Acupuncture works through stimulating the acupoints which lie on lines or
channels and therefore the body's the insertion of thin, fine needles at
various points on the body. The actions of each point and combinations of
points, and their effectiveness in treating different diseases, have been
learnt through observation. In recent years these actions have been
systematically refined and verified by modern scientific research methods.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy involves the use of natural plants and minerals, each having its own specific characteristics and particular medical use to treat disease, rectify the hyperactivity or hyperactivity of yin and yang, and to help restore the body to its normal physiological functions. Chinese herbal therapy must be given by qualified TCM practitioners. Normally, the practitioner must have a diagnostic consultation, such as asking you the questions that relate to your health problems, taking your pulse and observing your tongue, before making a prescription. A prescription can be defined as a preparation which, on the basis of the differentiation of syndromes and the establishment of therapeutic methods, organically combines various herbs for the treatment in accordance with established principles.