What is Chinese
Medicine?
Chinese medicine (also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM) or
is a range of traditional medical practices used in China that developed over
several thousand years. These practices include herbal medicine,acupuncture, and massage. Traditional Chinese Medicine
is a form of Oriental medicine, which includes other traditional East Asian
medical systems such as traditional Japanese and Korean medicine. TCM says
processes of the human body are interrelated and constantly interact with
the environment. Therefore the theory looks for the signs of disharmony in
the external and internal environment of a person in order to understand,
treat and prevent illness and disease.
TCM theory is based on a number of philosophical frameworks including the
Theory of Yin-yang, the Five Elements, the human body Meridian system, Zang
Fu organ theory, and others. Diagnosis and treatment are conducted with
reference to these concepts. TCM does not usually operate within a western
scientific paradigm but some practitioners make efforts to bring practices
into an evidence-based medicine framework.
The above information is simply informational. It's intent is not
to replace the advice of a veterinarian nor to assist you in making a diagnosis
of your pet. Please consult with your own veterinarian for confirmation of
any diagnosis. Your pets life may depend on it.
