CH TCM: Chunhui Traditional Chinese Medicine
History of TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient form of medicine that evolved in China over several millennia. Its origin dates back to ancient times, and it is deeply rooted in the culture, philosophy and empirical observations of the ancient Chinese.
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The first traces of TCM date back more than 2,500 years while the fundamental ideas of TCM were developed during the Warring States period (475-221 BC) and the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
Concepts such as yin and yang, the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), Qi (vital energy) and meridians, at the heart of TCM, date back to classic texts such as the "Yijing" (Book of Changes) and were further developed in works such as the "Huangdi Neijing" (Internal Classic of the Yellow Emperor), a medical text ancient which is often considered the foundation of TCM.
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TCM is based on the concept of life energy, or Qi, flowing through energy channels called meridians. This idea is also explored in the "Huangdi Neijing" and has been developed over time to include concepts such as the circulation of blood, the Yin-Yang duality in the body, and the regulation of Qi to maintain health.
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TCM was developed largely through empirical observation of natural phenomena, seasonal cycles, relationships between organs, and the body's responses to external stimuli. TCM practitioners have accumulated practical knowledge over generations, based on clinical experience and careful observation of patients.
Taoist and Confucian philosophies have also influenced the development of TCM, particularly disease prevention, through themes such as the idea of harmony with nature, understanding natural cycles and the importance of nature. balance in life.
Nowadays, TCM has become a medical discipline in its own right, with its own theories, diagnoses, treatments and practices. It includes areas such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietetics, Qigong and massage. Although TCM is rooted in tradition, this practice continues to evolve and adapt to contemporary medical knowledge, including for example psychology.
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TCM considers that illness is often caused by blockages or imbalances in the flow of energy (Qi) through the body. TCM practitioners use the method (望闻问切, translated as observe, feel/listen, ask, feel) to diagnose these energy problems. This method is composed of observation of the tongue, olfaction of body odors and listening to body sounds, detailed questioning and palpation of the pulse and muscles. Rather than focusing solely on the symptoms of an illness, TCM takes a holistic approach by treating the body, mind and spirit as an interconnected whole.
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