Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine

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اسلاید 2: Chinese MedicineBy Patricia Renaud

اسلاید 3: There are many misconceptions about Chinese MedicineThere is a great difference between the modern philosophy & the ancient philosophy of Chinese MedicineFolk remedy co-exists along side modern medicineMix Western & Chinese Medicines For the Chinese practitioner the mixing is not important, the results is what matters

اسلاید 4: Philosophy & Theory of Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine considers illness & cures in the human body as a combination of emotional, physical, psychological, environmental & cosmic factorsChinese medicine deals with the mind, body, general health and disease totally when treating a person

اسلاید 5: Origin of Chinese MedicineThe legendary founders of Chinese medicine for the Chinese people are:The Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) &The Devine Farmer (Shen Nong)Began to take form 5000 years agoWomen who can bring down the Spirits & the cultivation of Spirits play an important role in early Chinese medicine & remain a predominate factor in Chinese folk medicine

اسلاید 6: Two main types of Chinese medical practitioners Official doctors-trained in official training centers or government collegesserved gentryUnofficial doctors (itinerant or religious folk doctors)-educated by teachers, often family members or religious teachersserved common people & sometimes upper class

اسلاید 7: There are several varieties of Chinese Medicine includingAcupunctureAcupressureHerbologyChinese NutritionMoxibustionMassageQigongDiagnosis-Observation of patientTherapy & Therapeutic TechniquesTuinaJiaofaYangshengMantras

اسلاید 8: Diagnosis The four basic methods of examination (sizhen) are:looking at the patient(wangzhen)examination by listening, smelling, & tasting (wenzhen)examination by interrogation (wenzhen)examination by touching (qiezhen)

اسلاید 9: Observing the patientObserves body as a wholeSome diseases show in the way a person moves & looksObserves shape of the body-large, small, thin, fatObserves posture of patient-may indicate deviation of backboneObserves color of face & parts of bodyObserves how patient behaves-quiet, aggressive, disturbed, does he think clearly, does he make senseObserves parts of body-head, hair, hands, tongue,

اسلاید 10: Eight factors that guide the practitioner Two basic elements of change-yin & yang can be called by different names to distinguish areas but the underlying theory is still the yin-yang relationshipbiao-on the surface or superficialli-internal or fundamentalhan-coldre-hotxu-empty or powerlessshi-over-powerful or full

اسلاید 11: Chinese Therapy & Therapeutic TechniquesPreserving health & preventing disease better than curing Herbal medicines & other external & internal practices of prevention popular in ChinaHave innumerable exercises & herbal preparationsPrevent disease by practicing qigong & taijiquanPhysicians advise patient to take up form of exercise to recover from illness, keep in shape & prevent recurring illness There are pills & medicines for regaining vitality

اسلاید 12: Eight methods of Therapy (Curing)Han- (sweating) making the patient sweat- superficial damage caused by external circumstancesTu- (vomiting) making the patient vomit- like when food is not digested or person has been poisonedXia- (lowering) forcing matter in the body downward- like when there is constipation He- (harmonizing) adjust or regulate a body function- as when upper & lower parts are not in harmony

اسلاید 13: Eight Methods of Therapy (curing) continuedWen- (warning) raising the temperature in an area of the body- used when cold is cause of diseaseQing- (purifying) clearing heat & purifying the body- used when heat is the source of illnessXiao- (dispelling) eliminating or dispelling the cause of disease- eliminate blockages, blocked body fluid or blocked materialsBu- (supplying) improve conditions of bloodfluid & functions of the body- gives someone more strength

اسلاید 14: AcupunctureZhenfa (needle technique) is a way of influencing bodily functions by inserting needles in the Xue (acupuncture points)Was popular in ancient times then forbidden in 1822, was rediscovered this centuryPhysician must be acquainted with the exact location of the Xue or can cause damage instead of cure

اسلاید 15: Acupuncture NeedlesOriginally used 9 needles but now use many moreNeedles originally made of bone, stone or metal including gold or silver now they are made of stainless steelNeedles used differ in both length & thicknessSmallest needles measure less than one inch but largest can be one foot in lengthNeedles can be inserted perpendicular or slantingSpeed of insertion, depth of insertion differOnce inserted needle may be turned, pulled, heated

اسلاید 16: Set of Acupuncture Needles

اسلاید 17: Documented Successes with AcupunctureAcupuncture is combined with herbs in the treatment of Chronic Fatigueconsidered a paradigm shift that causes damp heat, latent heat, Qi deficiency & blood deficiencyAcupuncture used for Back painconsidered blood stagnation causing damp heat &kidney pathology(can be anything from stones to deficiency in Yin or Yang) Acupuncture & herbs successfully used for treatment of “Women’s problems”(Menopause, PMS, Pain occurring with menstruation and excessive flow or spotting)

اسلاید 18: More successful uses of AcupunctureLupus-acupuncture combined with herbal formulas for full recovery of patientsSciatica-acupuncture combined with acupressure for full relief of painVaricose veins-acupuncture combined with hot herbal decoction to soak & wash area to speed healingInfertility-acupuncture has been combined with traditional Chinese medicine in the successful treatment of various causes of infertility in both male & female patients

اسلاید 19: AcupressureSimilar to Acupuncture in use of points but uses pressure instead of needlesPressure on different points can relieve or cure many different ailments (including pain in bones, joints, muscles & nerves to blockages like carpal tunnel) Continued use will relieve many conditions that normally require surgery in Western countries

اسلاید 20: MoxibustionApplication of very powerful & pungent essence to strategic pointsMainly used in combination with AcupunctureMoxibustion is the burning of the Moxa herbMoxa particularly effective when patient is suffering from cold or dampness

اسلاید 21: MoxibustionHerb thought to be pure Yang in nature therefore suitable for warmingOne method of treatment is burn herb rolled in paper a short distance from the skin along the track of the jing (meridians)also burn over holes to allow to enter body (as ears, mouth, nose)

اسلاید 22: Chinese MassageConsists of internal & external aspectsInfluence conditions of the skin & musclesMay be directed at the bones, joints, bloodfluid, or other internal parts or functionsUses techniques like chiropractic in the West All parts of the body can be treatedSelf-massage is form of this therapy

اسلاید 23: There are eight fundamental techniques of massage from which all other forms deriveTui (pushing)Na (grasping)An (pressing or pushing downward)Qian (pulling)Da (beating)Dong (moving)Mo (rubbing)Gun (rolling like waves)

اسلاید 24: Different systems of MassageThere are many combinations derived from the eight fundamental techniques of massage such as:Tuina (pushing & grasping)Anmo (pressing & rubbing)Dianxue (touching of the holes)Who techniques are practiced: One hand Combination of hand & footTwo hands Using other parts of bodyWith feetUsing a massage medium (such as sticks, rollers or herbal preparation)

اسلاید 25: QigongThe skill of directing & controlling QiRapid development of Qigong is based on clinical results & supported by scientific researchIncludes methods similar to hypnosis, psychotherapy, trance, laying of hands and magnetismIs used for many things including the treatment of cancerIS also the practice of exercise (Physician must undergo a long period of body & mind training before they are allowed to practice or teach)

اسلاید 26: Qigong continuedPhysician uses concentration & relaxation in his body to make his own qi flow in the direction he wishes ( he can transmit it into the patients body directly or by touching the person)When this is done, magnetic, bio-electrical reactions, hormonal & molecular changes occurGreatest changes seem to be within body cellsQigong physician is employed at every respectable hospital to teach patients health exercises both for rehabilitation or to prevent development of disease

اسلاید 27: Chinese Herbal MedicineThe oldest medical book that mentions herbs is the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine)Book is dated to between 800 BC & 200 BCCompendium of medical theory & practice attributed to Yellow Emperor thought to have lived c.4700 BC (he may be a mythical character used to provide credence to the work though)

اسلاید 28: Period of the Nei Jing This period one of great creativity & changePeriod of transition from shamanistic medicine to one based on theory & accumulated knowledge of bodyBook discusses theory of medicine & knowledge even though it was suppose to have been written 2500 years prior to thisThe 28 substances & 12 prescriptions are the first mention of Chinese Herbal Medicine & continues to be practiced today

اسلاید 29: Herbology & Other MedicinesPharmacology is an ancient Chinese scienceIngredients used range from herbs to minerals to animal componentsAlmost anything within these boundaries is suitable for use in a medication

اسلاید 30: Preparation of MedicineWhen preparing medicines they take into consideration the basic compatibility or incompatibility of the different products, the volume used, the way it will be used (orally or externally), the restrictions & prohibitions or counter-indications of the products

اسلاید 31: HerbsUnique strength of herbal therapies is that the prescription is made to order according to the needs of a specific personA formula for one person for a headache will contain different ingredients for that person than it would for another person also with headachesIngredients are all naturalCan be without animal products (for a vegetarian)

اسلاید 32: There are many uses of GinkgoMemory impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease & other mental disorders from poor circulation-improves the memory & mental acuity in many chronic brain syndromes Circulation problems-improves the blood flow by reducing thickness in bloodThe extract of the nut & leaves of the Ginkgo tree are used.Known as an excellent antioxidant

اسلاید 33: New product used as a cure for Tumor or CancerNew anti-cancer Chinese prescription proven & recognized to have 80% curing rate in the final stages of Cancer patients in clinical tests all over China & the National Cancer Institute of the U.S. Called “China No. 1 Tian Xian Liquid”Has been documented to reduce or cure breast lumpsBreast cancer patients cancer spread to bone tissue yet after treatment patient returned to workColon cancer patient in final stage is cured

اسلاید 34: How Chinese medicine is classified: Yaoxing-nature or Weidao-taste Four qi (siqi) of medicine:Han-coldRe-hotWen-warmLiang-coolMedicine not fitting these categories are called pingxing yao (neutral nature)Smell & taste of medicines allow them to be be classed in other categories:Suan-sourKu-bitterGan-sweetXin-pungentXian-saltyDan-tastelessSe-astringent

اسلاید 35: How the medicines work:Each & every nature or taste influences the basic cause of disease and creates a change in the conditionThe taste makes them harmonize with certain body functions & through the relationships of the five agents they affect the functions either directly or indirectly

اسلاید 36: How are medicines prepared?Choa-fryingPao-roastingZhi-broilingZhi-roasting in a liquid (including vinegar, honey, alcohol, water etc.)Wei-stewing (wrapped in wet paper or wet bread until outer material becomes dark)

اسلاید 37: JiaofaJiaofa-(horn-method) where physician uses glass cups or bamboo segments, heated on the inside by fire, and stuck to parts of the patients bodyCup sticks tightly because of the vacuum created by the heat and dispels cold & dampness from the body. It then warms the Qi and reduces swelling

اسلاید 38: YangshengThis is the nourishment or cultivation of lifeBy taking care of one’s life & daily influences or activities, disease is preventedUses diet & exerciseUses martial arts & even YogaSome knowledge of the body is required for thisStresses the importance of uniting the Qi otherwise no single method will prolong life

اسلاید 39: MantrasMantras are powerful therapeutic means to the ChineseAre pronounced silently or aloudPromotes health & inner comfortMantras can have the opposite effectFu are talismans (secret writing in red ink or blood on yellow paper & given to the person) were used to expel evil influences or as a spiritual means to make a person more in harmony with their surroundings

اسلاید 40: SummaryThe Chinese learned long age that the body was a circuitry of electrical impulses with a variety of critical points along the electrical pathwaysA needle applied to the proper point energizes a particular organBelieved emotional events create blocks in the circuitry & must be relieved so energy flow can be restored

اسلاید 41: Observation on ancient sciences While Chinese were mapping the strategic points of the body , the astrologers were mapping the skies. Is there one source of wisdom and have the ancient Chinese & astrologers been able to tap into it and turn this into their healing arts with the combination of both things?????