An acronym for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient herbal medicine system from China based around the concept of balanced qi (pronounced chi, meaning energy flow) that uses multiple plants combined with alternative medicine practices such as acupuncture.
A complete, integrated, holistic system of medicine, including acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine and food cores. Aims to promote health by restoring harmony to the body and balancing Yin and Yang.
Medical practice as it developed in early Chinese civilization and philosophy and widely used today by both Asians and non-Asians. It is an alternative system of medicine which uses acupuncture, diet, exercise therapies (e.g., tai chi and qi gong), herbal remedies, and massage.
An ancient system of health care from China. TCM is based on a concept of balanced qi, or vital energy, that is believed to flow throughout the body. Among the components of TCM are herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture, and remedial massage.
An ancient healthcare system originating from mainland China, spanning across numerous millennia. When employed as a comprehensive approach, it integrates herbal remedies, dietary interventions, therapeutic manipulation, acupuncture, and mindful physical activities such as qigong and tai chi.