Abstract
Challenges in Learning and Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Highlights
Both Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture originated in ancient China and has evolved for more than two thousand years
In Asia, such as Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, etc., herbs, acupuncture, moxibustion, acupressure, cupping, Tui na, and tai chi are often used by TCM practitioners to integrate mind and body to treat or prevent health issues
TCM and acupuncture have established its status in the health system in the West, though they’re totally different from the Western medicine with the philosophy, diagnosis approaches, and pattern identification for treatment
Summary
Both Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture originated in ancient China and has evolved for more than two thousand years. Of etiology of diseases, diagnosis, and treatments throughout the history of Chinese medicine and absolutely distinguishes TCM from the Western medicine [1] Based on this concept, a disease refers to the loss of the balance of Yin-Yang [2]. Since diseases are understood to be a loss of balance between Yin and Yang as shown, good results cannot be expected without the positive consideration of Yin and Yang [2,4] Challenging issues for those who are interested in and learning TCM and acupuncture are presented . One Quin equals 3.125g in China, but 4g in Taiwan, which suggests TCM and acupuncture learns need to bear the differences in mind when doing research Another attention that should be given to the clinical use of Chinese herbs is dosage, which should draw attention with geographical factor. There is not golden rule to follow at all, and it is hard to be verified with quantitative analysis
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