About Basic Theories of TCM
The basic theories of TCM deal primarily with basic theoretical knowledge such as physiology, pathology, and the treatment and prevention of disease, including yin and yang, the five elements, visceral manifestations, qi, blood, body fluid, vitality, meridians, etiology, pathogenesis, and principles of disease prevention and treatment.
The basic theories of TCM deal primarily with basic theoretical knowledge such as physiology, pathology, and the treatment and prevention of disease, including yin and yang, the five elements, visceral manifestations, qi, blood, body fluid, vitality, meridians, etiology, pathogenesis, and principles of disease prevention and treatment.
Yin-Yang and Five Elements: These fall in the category of ancient Chinese philosophy with concept of materialism and dialectics. Yin-Yang and five elements were introduced in TCM to elucidate the structure, physiology and pathology of the body, and guide the clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Visceral Manifestation Theory: This theory deals with the physiological functions, and pathological changes of the viscera, tissues and organs as well as their interrelationship. It also deal with the mutual relations between the viscera, tissues, organs and the external environment. It is an important part of TCM's theoretical system and serves as the theoretical basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Qi, Blood, Body Fluid and Vitality: They deal primarily with the generation and actions of qi, blood, body fluid and vitality as well as their interrelationship. It tells us that they are not only the products of zang-viscera and fu-viscera activity, but also the material basis on which both the zang-viscera and the fu-viscera function.
Meridian Theory: This theory deals with the physiology and pathology of the meridian system as well as the interrelationship of viscera. It is an important part of TCM's basic theories. The meridians and its collaterals form an organic system which links up the exterior, interior, upper and lower parts of the body, connects the viscera, tissues and organs, and circulates qi and blood.
Etiology and Pathogenesis: The properties and characteristics of all types of pathogenic factors as well as the clinical manifestations of resulting diseases are explained within this theory. It tells us that disease occurs because of the imbalance of internal and external environment of the body.
Pathological Mechanism: It elaborates the general law of pathological changes, including concepts of prosperity and decline of pathogenic factors, incoordination of yin and yang, abnormalities of qi, blood and body fluid, five endogenous evils, and disturbance of the viscera and meridians.
Visceral Manifestation Theory: This theory deals with the physiological functions, and pathological changes of the viscera, tissues and organs as well as their interrelationship. It also deal with the mutual relations between the viscera, tissues, organs and the external environment. It is an important part of TCM's theoretical system and serves as the theoretical basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Qi, Blood, Body Fluid and Vitality: They deal primarily with the generation and actions of qi, blood, body fluid and vitality as well as their interrelationship. It tells us that they are not only the products of zang-viscera and fu-viscera activity, but also the material basis on which both the zang-viscera and the fu-viscera function.
Meridian Theory: This theory deals with the physiology and pathology of the meridian system as well as the interrelationship of viscera. It is an important part of TCM's basic theories. The meridians and its collaterals form an organic system which links up the exterior, interior, upper and lower parts of the body, connects the viscera, tissues and organs, and circulates qi and blood.
Etiology and Pathogenesis: The properties and characteristics of all types of pathogenic factors as well as the clinical manifestations of resulting diseases are explained within this theory. It tells us that disease occurs because of the imbalance of internal and external environment of the body.
Pathological Mechanism: It elaborates the general law of pathological changes, including concepts of prosperity and decline of pathogenic factors, incoordination of yin and yang, abnormalities of qi, blood and body fluid, five endogenous evils, and disturbance of the viscera and meridians.
Principles of Treatment and Prevention: It discusses the basic principles of treatment and prevention of diseases. The prevention principle is given top priority in TCM by upholding that prevention comes first. It is of great significance in controlling the onset and development of illnesses. The treatment principle incorporates a philosophy of finding and treating the root cause of an illness, increasing its own power of healing to resist and dispel pathogenic factors, and adjusting yin and yang to maintain their balance.
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