Traditional Chinese Medicine(“TCM”)is an integral part of Chinese culture.It has made great contributions to the prosperity of China.Today both of TCM and western medicine are being used in providing medical and health services in China.TCM,with its unique diagnostic methods,systematic approach,abundant historical literature and materials,has attracted many attentions from the international community.TCM is well recognized for its remarkable effectiveness in off setting the side effect caused by the toxic and chemical treatment of cancer cases in western medical system.
The practice of acupuncture probably dates back to the Stone Age,as suggested by findings of ancient stone needles.Also,hieroglyphs and pictographs documenting acupuncture and moxibustion have been found which are dating back to Shang Dynasty(1600BC-1046 BC).When acupuncture(and herbal medicine)became integrated into an embracing medical theory system,it is difficult to judge.TCM theory is,however,inextricably intertwined with the principles of Yinyangism,which was represented for the first time by Zōu Yǎn(340 BC-260 BC)).
Traditional Chinese medicine includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China.It is considered as a complementary or alternative medical system in much of the western world while remaining as a form of primary care throughout most of Asia.
In China,TCM is under the administration of State Administration of TCM and Pharmacology.TCM and its development are regulated.National strategies,law and regulations governing TCM are now in place to guide and promote the research and development in this promising industry.
中医中药在中国古老的大地上已经有了几千年的历史。经过几千年的临床实践，证实了中国的中医中药无论是在治病、防病还是在养生上，都是有效可行的。在西医未传入中国之前，我们的祖祖辈辈都用中医中药来治疗疾病，挽救了无数人的生命。中医对疾病的治疗是宏观的、全面的。但是到了现代，随着西方自然科学和哲学的进入，西方医学的思维方式和研究方法构成了对中医学的挑战。
The practice of acupuncture probably dates back to the Stone Age,as suggested by findings of ancient stone needles.Also,hieroglyphs and pictographs documenting acupuncture and moxibustion have been found which are dating back to Shang Dynasty(1600BC-1046 BC).When acupuncture(and herbal medicine)became integrated into an embracing medical theory system,it is difficult to judge.TCM theory is,however,inextricably intertwined with the principles of Yinyangism,which was represented for the first time by Zōu Yǎn(340 BC-260 BC)).
Traditional Chinese medicine includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China.It is considered as a complementary or alternative medical system in much of the western world while remaining as a form of primary care throughout most of Asia.
In China,TCM is under the administration of State Administration of TCM and Pharmacology.TCM and its development are regulated.National strategies,law and regulations governing TCM are now in place to guide and promote the research and development in this promising industry.
中医中药在中国古老的大地上已经有了几千年的历史。经过几千年的临床实践，证实了中国的中医中药无论是在治病、防病还是在养生上，都是有效可行的。在西医未传入中国之前，我们的祖祖辈辈都用中医中药来治疗疾病，挽救了无数人的生命。中医对疾病的治疗是宏观的、全面的。但是到了现代，随着西方自然科学和哲学的进入，西方医学的思维方式和研究方法构成了对中医学的挑战。