This document provides an overview of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It discusses key concepts like yin-yang balance and the five elements theory. Treatment methods covered include herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tui na massage, qigong, tai chi, and meditation. Diagnosis techniques involve observing the patient, listening to their pulse, and examining their tongue. While generally safe, some potential risks from TCM are also outlined, such as herb-drug interactions and infection from unsterilized needles.

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Contents:
 1- IINTRODUCTION
 2-TheConcept
 3-TheFour KeyPrinciplesOf TCM
 4-HUA TUO
 5-Traditional Chinese Medicine
 6-Side effects and Risks
 7-Daoist yin-yang concepts
 8-Li Shizhen
 9- 5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
 10- Interesting Methods of Diagnosis

3. Introduction
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China
and has evolved over thousands of years.
TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and
body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent
health problems.
Traditional forms of medicine have been used in China since the 3rd
Century. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system consist three
parts:
.1THEORY
Yin – Yang
5 elements
.2Treatment
Herbalism Acupuncture Moxibustion Cupping Massage
therapy
.3Prevention
Qi gong Tai – ji Meditation Massage

5. The Concept
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6. Traditional
Chinese
Medicine is a
holistic
medicinethat
considers the
"whole"
person - body,
mind, diet,
environment,
emotions,
lifestyle, and
exercise.
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7. The Four Key Principles Of TCM
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•1-Your body is an integrated whole
•Each and every structure in your body is an integral and necessary part
of the whole. It is a complex, interrelated system that is powered by life
force, or energy.
2-You are completely connected to nature
Changes in nature are always reflected in your body.
3- You were born with a natural self-healing ability
Your body is a microcosm that reflects the macrocosm.
4-Prevention is the best cure.
TCM teaches you how to interpret what your body is telling you.

9. •Hua Tuo was a famous ancient
Chinese physician and the first
person in China recorded to
have used anesthesia during
surgery.
•He was also known for his ability
to diagnose miscarriages by
simply feeling a woman’s pulse
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HUA TUO

10. Traditional Chinese Medicine
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.11-Chinese herbal medicine
◦The Chinese Materia Medica (a pharmacological reference book used by TCM practitioners)
describes thousands of medicinal substances— primarily plants, but also some minerals and
animal products.
◦Different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds, are used.
◦In TCM, herbs are often combined in formulas and given as teas, capsules, liquid extracts,
granules, or powders.
2- Acupuncture
◦Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving the stimulation of specific points on the body using a variety
of techniques.
The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with
thin, solid, metal needles that are manipulated by the hands or by
electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture involves the stimulation of anatomical points on the body with thin needled.
Acupuncture patients usually feel little to no pain.
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and are manipulated either by hand or electricity.

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◦Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that
involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to
facilitate healing.
◦The purpose is to strengthen the blood and improve Qi flow.
◦Direct and indirect methods.
◦Traditionally used to treat colds.
◦But it is not for everyone.
◦Because it is used specifically for patients suffering from cold
or stagnant constitutions, it should not be used on anyone
diagnosed with too much heat.

12. .44-Cupping
◦Cupping therapy is a form of
◦TCM in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction.
◦The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
Glass
Bamboo
Earthenware
◦The suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad
range of medical ailments

13. TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
.55- Tui Na
◦Also known as
Chinese massage
◦Uses wave-like motions to loosen joints and nourish muscles.
◦Brings awareness back to a person’s body, making it a first step in the
healing process.
◦Stimulates the flow of Qi, blood and body fluids
◦Can be used to treat pain, stress or digestion problems.

14. TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
.66-Qigong
◦Qigong is a Chinese form
of exercise.
◦It regulates the mind and breathing to
promote the flow of Qi.
◦Qigong is often used to
treat diseases.
◦External Qigong is performed on a person by
a Qigong master
◦Internal Qigong is
practiced by oneself.

15. TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
.77-Tai chi
◦Tai chi is a centuries- old
mind and body practice.
◦It involves gentle, dance- like
body movements with mental
focus, breathing, and
relaxation.

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MEDICINE
8-Meditation has been
practiced for thousands of
years.
It involves focusing on one
thing, such as breathing
patterns, while clearing all
other thoughts from the
mind.
Meditation is used to
replenish the flow of Qi,
which helps to ward off
illnesses.
People may experience
various feelings during
meditation. Some people
may begin to feel
overjoyed, while others
may experience extreme
sadness, and even cry.
Meditation is also
popularly practiced in
western countries as a
means of stress relief.

17. .1Herbal products
◦There have been reports of products being contaminated with drugs, toxins, or heavy metals or not
containing the listed ingredients.
◦Some of the herbs used in Chinese medicine can interact with drugs, can have serious side effects,
or may be unsafe for people with certain medical conditions.
◦For example, the Chinese herb ephedra (ma huang) has been linked to serious health complications,
including heart attack and stroke.
.2Acupuncture
◦Acupuncture needles as medical devices and requires that the needles be sterile, nontoxic, and
labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only
◦Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported.
◦However, adverse effects—some of them serious—have resulted from the use of nonsterile needles
or improper delivery of acupuncture treatments.
.3Tai chi and qi gong
◦Are considered to be generally safe practices.
.4Moxibustion
◦Complications include allergic reactions, burns, and infections,
◦Both moxibustion and cupping (applying a heated cup to the skin to create a slight suction) may
mark the skin, usually temporarily.

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Daoist yin-yang concepts
Yang predominates during the day and turns into yin after
dark.
The human body is regarded as the universe in miniature, when
the Yin and Yang elements in a person’s body are well balanced,
the person is in good health.
A person falls sick when the balance is disrupted.

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20. •5 Element Theory of Traditional
Chinese Medicine
*There are 5 main elements
drawn for nature that help in
TCM diagnosis. They are water,
wood, fire, earth, and metal.
*Excess or deficiency in the
energy of one element will
influence the other elements.

21. 5 Element Theory of Traditional
Chinese Medicine
There are 12 main "organs"
that are paired in TCM -
Spleen/Stomach,
Lungs/Large Intestines,
Heart/Small Intestines,
Kidneys/Urinary Bladder,
Liver/Gallbladder, and
Pericardium/Triple Warmer
(San Jiao).

22. Interesting Methods of Diagnosis
There are four main
techniques to diagnosis
in TCM.
The first is observing
demeanour, vitality, and
physical appearance of a
person. This includes the
health of the hair, skin,
nails, and complexion.

24. Other Methods Of Diagnosis
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25. Tongue
Diagnosis
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•Observation of the tongue is
based on four main items: the
colour of the body of the
tongue, the shape, the coating,
and the moisture. Each area is
also related to an internal organ.

26. Checking Pulse
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•Pulse diagnosis can inform on the state of the internal organs.
•Therearethreepositionsoneachwrist,witheachrelatingtoaspecific
organ system.
•There are three depths of pulse taking-superficial, medium, and deep.
•Eachofthe28pulsescanbedifferentfromtheothersaccordingtoits
location, depth, and side of the body.

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