Traditional Chinese Medicine中医概论.ppt

Traditional Chinese Medicine中医概论 History Developed over several thousand years Mongolia Origin in ancient Taoist philosophy a person is an energy system body and mind are unified Influenced by environment Holistic approach Disharmony causes illness and disease Theory: Models of the Body Yin and Yang Five Elements Zang Fu Meridian San Jiao The Yin-Yang Theory All phenomena consists of two opposite, yet complementary, aspects Yin and Yang Continual mutual restriction and interaction Yin-Yang Comparison Yin (the dark element) Passive Dark Feminine Downward-Seeking Night Symbolized by Water or Earth Yang (the bright element) Active Light Masculine Upward-Seeking Day Symbolized by Fire or Wind Zang-Fu Theory Describes the functions of the organs of the body and the interactions that occur between them. Bodily Organs Zang organs (Yin ) Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney Pericardium Fu organs (Yang) Gall bladder Small intestine Stomach Large intestine Urinary San jiao (metabolism) The Five Elements Theory Basic elements of the material world Wood Fire Earth Metal Water The Five Elements Theory The Meridian Cycle Meridians are classified as Yin or Yang One continuous flow From torso to fingertip From fingertip to face From face to feet From feet to torso Relationship to the mouth San Jiaos Three Burners Upper Jiao Middle Jiao Lower Jiao Treatment of Disease Tieh Ta Herbal Medicine Food Therapy Mental Health and Relaxation Therapy Physical Exercise Massage Therapy Acupuncture and Cupping Acupuncture Acupuncture Acupuncture Conclusion Long documented history Holistic approach Balance * * Qi = Energy Flow black white yellow red green Color store reap transform grow germinate Changes north west center south east Directions bone hair/skin muscle vessel tendon Tissue ear nose mouth tongue eye Senses urinary lg. intestine stomach sm. Intestine gall bladder Fu kidney lung spleen heart liver Zang salty pungent sweet bitter sour Flavors Water Metal Earth