2. Widely accepted and practiced in Asian
cultures, traditional Asian medicine is
still considered “alternative” in western
countries.
The history of Asian medicine begins
with the Yellow Emperor
(2698-2596 BCE)
4. Neijing Suwen
• Inner Canon: Basic Questions
• Covers the theoretical foundations of
Chinese medicine and diagnostic
methods
• Includes acupuncture, yin-yang, qi, and
the five elements
5. Philosophy
Closely tied to Taoist, Buddhist, and
Confucian thought
Harmony with the universe is achieved
partly through the harmonization with
one’s physical body
Yin and Yang
7. Diagnosis Techniques
Pulse (six positions)
Tongue, voice, hair, face, posture, gait,
eyes, ears, veins
Body coolness/warmth
Various odors
Family, living environment, diet, habits,
sleep, exercise, etc.
Little use of instruments, if possible