A Glossary of Terms Related to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine employs a method of analysis and synthesis, inquiring on a macro-level into the internal systems of the human body and their mutual relationships with the internal and external environment in an attempt to gain an understanding of the fundamental laws which govern the functioning of the human organism, and to apply this understanding to the treatment and prevention of disease, and health maintenance. Many of us may not be familiar with the practices of Chinese Medicine.

Confused by Tradition Chinese Medicine words? Don't understand a certain treatment? Click on a term to the right to learn more.