Medicine of the Ancient.

On April 30, 2009 in Uncategorized

Ancient China medicine has been around since almost the beginning of time, and it is still widely used around the world today. Traditional ancient China medicine uses the physiology and pathology of the human body, and highlights two features in particular. The first is a holistic vision and the second is the treatment of identifying causes.Although other cultures such as those in ancient Egypt and India used botanicals and massage therapies for healing, many look at the continued history of ancient Chinese medicine as the path that brought conventional medicine to the prominence it enjoys today.

The history of Chinese Medicine is loaded with medical firsts. It is the first to recommend reading the pulse as a key diagnostic tool. It is the first to map acupressure and acupuncture points in order to keep the body working harmoniously. It is one of the first medical systems to emphasize exercise. It provided one of the first detailed looks at human anatomy and the first recorded use of narcotic drugs for medicinal purposes.As the history of ancient Chinese medicine was recorded it evolved in to a near holistic approach to healing. Believing that every part of the body was designed to work together and in harmony with the environment. Treatment methods were developed around that theory. In some countries the use of this medicine in taking a holistic approach to medical care and treatment has helped reduce their dependency on synthetic drugs and their inherent side effects. In China, modern physicians are mingling conventional medical practices with ancient Chinese medicine to find new cures for many stubborn diseases.

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