Chinese Medicine is a medical science molded by thousands of years of struggle between man and disease. It is continuously enriched and developed by the changes in the environment as well as the adaptation of man to these changes. It is essential to the heritage and promotion of The rich Chinese culture to both the Chinese people and the world. Chinese Medicine is the holistic system of medical knowledge that organically integrates humanities with life sciences. The basic theory of Chinese Medicine is a holistic concept and it helps in the determination of disease according to It effectively guides the prevention and treatment of common and prevalent illnesses as well as chronic diseases. Chinese Medicine is especially unique since it has advantages in the treatment of the sub-health condition and uncommon infectious diseases.
The World Health Organization of the United Nations globally advocates bringing the role of traditional medicine into forefront in the prevention and treatment of disease, such as Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine is widely accepted and an applicable medical and health resource with rich history and culture lasting thousands Of years.
This book systematically explains the basic theories of Chinese Medicine such as Yin Yang, the five elements (Wu xing), qi, blood, and body-fluids, Zang-fu organs, meridians and collaterals, etiology and pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and pattern /syndrome differentiation.
Against this background, it is of great significance to fully tap the potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine with more than 2,000 years of history as supplement and alternative to modern medicine (this view was initially proposed by the US Congress) to cure diseases either incurable by modern Medicine or curable despite of serious side effects. Chinese history lasting thousands of years, especially the practice since the establishment of New China, has proved the significance of Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine is a unique theory and treatment system that is completely different from modern medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on the patients and the body itself. The core of its treatment is to awaken and mobilize physical disease resistance and repair capability through traditional methods such as herbal medicine and acupuncture.Therefore, it is possible to solve many problems that modern medicine cannot solve.
Developed countries in particular. People's health awareness is growing as their focus has shifted from disease treatment to health care. In this respect, oriental medicine which focuses on the body itself has its own advantages. So far, there have been more than thousands of healthcare The institutions in China offering health care services which are very popular among the people. Traditional Chinese Medicine has played an indispensable role in protecting the health of 1.4 billion Chinese population at low average medical cost, with China catching up with developed countries in terms of average Life expectancy.
Therefore, opening this course will not only allow international students to inspire more ideas and apply more skills in clinical practice, but also raise the hope of disease treatment and health care. Hopefully, Chinese Medicine could become one of the choices for your career development.
