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Traditional Chinese Medicine in China: An Official Overview
An overview of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China, based on a 2016 white paper by the State Council Information Office.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical science formed and developed over thousands of years in China, contributing to the nation's health and civilization.
Independently written English guidance based on cited public sources. Every public guide is human reviewed; it is not an official translation of the source publisher.
Historical Development
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a medical science that was formed and developed in the daily life of the people and in the process of their fight against diseases over thousands of years.
Philosophical Foundations
TCM has created unique views on life, on fitness, on diseases and on the prevention and treatment of diseases during its long history of absorption and innovation. It represents a combination of natural sciences and humanities, embracing profound philosophical ideas of the Chinese nation.
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