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Traditional East Asian Medicine
Traditional East Asian Medicine
By Amelia FehrenkampUniversity of Arizona
By Amelia FehrenkampUniversity of Arizona
Widely accepted and practiced in Asian cultures, traditional Asian
medicine is still considered “alternative” in western countries.
The history of Asian medicine begins with the Yellow Emperor
(2698-2596 BCE)
Widely accepted and practiced in Asian cultures, traditional Asian
medicine is still considered “alternative” in western countries.
The history of Asian medicine begins with the Yellow Emperor
(2698-2596 BCE)
East vs. WestEast vs. West
Prevention vs. ReactionPrevention vs. Reaction
Neijing Suwen
• Inner Canon: Basic Questions
• Covers the theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine and diagnostic methods
• Includes acupuncture, yin-yang, qi, and the five elements
PhilosophyPhilosophy
Closely tied to Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian thought
Harmony with the universe is achieved partly through the harmonization with one’s physical body
Yin and Yang
Closely tied to Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian thought
Harmony with the universe is achieved partly through the harmonization with one’s physical body
Yin and Yang
The Body
Meridian SystemLess concern for parts as to functionWu XingQiThree JiaosYin and YangZang and Fu
Diagnosis TechniquesDiagnosis Techniques
Pulse (six positions) Tongue, voice, hair, face, posture,
gait, eyes, ears, veins Body coolness/warmth Various odors Family, living environment, diet,
habits, sleep, exercise, etc. Little use of instruments, if possible
Pulse (six positions) Tongue, voice, hair, face, posture,
gait, eyes, ears, veins Body coolness/warmth Various odors Family, living environment, diet,
habits, sleep, exercise, etc. Little use of instruments, if possible
TreatmentTreatment
AcupunctureAuriculotherapyChinese Food TherapyHerbal MedicineCuppingReflexologyEtc…
AcupunctureAuriculotherapyChinese Food TherapyHerbal MedicineCuppingReflexologyEtc…
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