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Definition of: herbal medicine
• herbal medicine n.
• 1. The study or use of medicinal
herbs to prevent and treat diseases
and ailments or to promote health
and healing.
• 2. A drug or preparation made
from a plant or plants and used for
any of such purposes.
• Our definition: n
• 1. The use of plants used to treat a
variety of ailments, particularly
used in Ancient China.
• 2. It focuses on restoring the
energy of the body to maintain
health rather than treating a
particular disease or medical
condition.
• 3. What the people did to treat
their sicknesses through the use of
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herbs.
Definition of: China
• China n. 1. A country in Eastern Asia. 2. a
communist nation that covers a vast territory in
eastern Asia; the most populous country in the
world. 3. a government on the island of Taiwan
established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after
the conquest of mainland China by the
communists, led by Mao Zedong Dictionary.com, online
Definition of: Chinese Herbal
Medicine
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Chinese Herbal Medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese
Medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and
sprit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or
medical condition.
It is based on old, traditional beliefs that involve religion, magic,
and herbs.
Chinese medicine looks to correct “imbalances” in the body, such as
a surplus of emotion.
The tradition as a whole places great emphasis on lifestyle
management (diet, exercises, etc).
Successful treatment comes from matching the herbal Qi with the
needs of the body.
There might be some evidence that some of the Chinese medicine
works, but since you are dealing with herbs, you do not know the
purity or concentration of the medicine, which overall, makes it not
too reliable.
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What is Chinese Herbal Medicine, Online.
Traditional Chinese Herbal
Medicine: Theories
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The two forces (or essences) are equal but cause changes.
Twelve invisible channels, called jin (chin), are assumed to carry yin and yang.
These channels are deep in the muscle but not in communication with the blood
vessels, and they communicate with three "burning spaces" that are analogous to
reservoirs of yang and yin.
When yin or yang forces or qi energy levels are off-balance in the body and spirit,
health problems arise.
Chinese herbs and herbal remedies are used to help realign an individual’s yin or
yang balance in order to improve overall health and well-being.
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Yang
Yin
heaven
earth
hot
cold
male
female
Early Chinese Culture
• The Mongol invasion of China
contributed its version of
shamanism to the already existing
beliefs in the supernatural world.
• Chinese herbs have served as the
foundation for "Traditional
Chinese Medicine", or TCM, for
over 5,000 years. Ever since the
Shang Dynasty (1500-1000 BC),
shamanism has been a major
deciding factor among Chinese
peoples, in that it is a significant
cultural heritage.
Chinese Shamans
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• Shamans were highly
respected members of tribal
society.
• Shamans used fire, smoke,
dancing, and chanting in order
to cast a ‘spell’ over their
audience and/or patients.
• Many people turned to
shamans in order to receive
spiritual advice and comfort.
• Shamans were generally
known to be wise and
insightful elders of the tribal
community.
Major Figures in
Chinese Herbal
Medicine
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Zhang Zhongjing (150-219)
wrote a treatise on how to treat
epidemic infectious diseases
causing fever (Shanghan Lun, in
full, Shanghan Zabing Lun or
"Treatise on Febrile Diseases”) and
another one, Jingui yaolue,
"Synoptic Essentials from the
Golden Cabinet", a compendium of
his clinical experiences.
He functioned as an
editor/summarizer of Chinese
medicine, up until the Han
Dynasty, when he died.
Effect: an educational textbook
that educated future generations of
Chinese doctors.
Sun Simiao (AD 581-682): Daoist priest & doc
(Tang Dynasty).
he developed the idea of ‘medical ethics’
wrote books on woman’s, children’s and infant’s
healthcare
-believed prevention before cure
-collected methods of classifying, processing and
storing drugs
-perfected the basis of modern health:
-moderate eating
-exercise
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Miscellaneous
• Chinese medicine used herbs, surgery, and
acupuncture.
• Mafeisan (wine) was commonly used for anesthesia.
• Pulse reading was an important technique for
diagnosis. “The Medicine of Ancient China”, Online
Herbs Used
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Obviously, Chinese herbal medicine
consists of herbs, and mostly, herbs
are products of plants.
85% of herbs come from plants. The
rest of them come from minerals and
animals.
Ginseng (prevents stress)
Tang kuei (improves circulation +
relieves pain)
Ma huang (helps breathing)
Licorice (helps digestion + increases
effectiveness of other herbs)
Ginger (helps digestion + circulation)
Cinnamon (improves circulation)
Coptis (fights infection)
Peony (helps circulation)
Bupleurum (helps joint pain + skin
problems)
Astragalus (improve the immune
system)
Salvia (helps the heart + improves
circulation)
Equipment Used
• In ancient times, Chinese
shamans grinded herbal
remedies by hand using a
mortar and pestle.
• Mortars and pestles
could be made of wood,
stone, or ceramics.
• In modern times (now),
factories use mechanical
grinders.
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“Beware the Trojan Horse: Traditional Chinese Medicine”,Online.
“Molcajete (mortar and pestle)”, Online.
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Not All Chinese Medicine Works
• A Traditional Chinese Medicine Called “Jui” Caused A
Bad Condition Known As Thrombocytopenia.
• Thrombocytopenia Is The Condition Of Low Platelets In
The Blood. This means that if you get a cut, this will
prevent the blood from clotting and it will continue to
flow longer than normal.
• Overall, there might be some evidence that some of the
Chinese medicine works, but since you are dealing with
herbs, you do not know the purity or concentration of
the medicine, which overall, makes it not too reliable.
“Thrombocytopenia induced by Jui, a traditional
Chinese herbal medicine”, Online
Communisms Effect on Herbal
Medicine
• The communist Chinese
government, under Mao
Zedong, repressed
shamanism and TCM.
Shamans were either
executed or sentenced to
forced labor in prison camps.
• After the death of Mao,
China's new leaders realized
that shamanistic beliefs and
practices could return from
hiding.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine Today
With the emergence of the ‘Green
Movement’ and the concept of organic
and ‘healthful-ness’, Chinese Herbal
Medicine has made a tentitive comeback as a ‘green’, more natural and
ultimately awesome way of caring for
oneself through natural supplements.
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