Posted By:
acuherb | 2012.01.06
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Diagnosis Diseases TCM Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus Huang Di Hei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s classic of Internal Medicine) is the earliest TCM theoretic book. It is divided into two partsSuwen (The Book of plain Questions) andLingshu (The Book of Miraculous Pivot) In ancient China, the word “diabetes” did not exist. However, an early definition of the illness can be found in the […]
Colorectal Cancer  Colorectal cancer is a Western medical term and is not specifically discussed in classical TCM texts. However, the main symptoms and signs of the disease are recorded in the following conditions: Intestinal mass ‘chang ji’: refers to movable abdominal mass accompanied by pain or distention. Bloody stools ‘chang pi’: refers to projectile […]
Posted By:
acuherb | 2011.09.01
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Diagnosis TCM
The four methods have their unique clinical functions and cannot be replaced by one another. Sometimes, false manifestations of a disease occur which emphasize the importance of integrating all diagnostic methods. The above methods are esential to determine the cause and origin of the problem from which an individual suffers. As has been discussed in […]
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system, which has existed […]