CHINESE MEDICINE
Team Members:
SriRam S RA2211002010082
Gopi Krishnan L RA2211002010081
Romanus Irudaya Raj R RA2211017010070
Prath Vaidya RA2211038010020
Chandi Santosh Kumar Goud RA2211038010016
Saranraj R S RA2211038010045
Content Table:
TOPIC :- Chinese Medicine
Page no: 1
Introduction
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Content:-
* History of Chinese Medicine
* Chinese Medicine and Human Life
* Pros and Cons of taking Chinese Medicine
* Comparison of Chinese and India Medicine
Page no:3 to8
Conclusion
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Reference
Page no:9
Introduction:
Chinese medicine aims to restore the body's balance and
harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang,
which can block qi and cause disease. Chinese medicine includes
acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, physical exercise, and
massage.
History of Chinese Medicine:
* Between the 29th century BCE and the 16th century
CE Chinese medicine passed through four major periods. The first,
from the 29th to 27th centuries BCE, was the time of the three
emperors, primarily an era of myth and legend with only
approximate dating of events. The events of the next 2,000 years
are obscure, but a slow growth of medical knowledge and gradual
changes in medical practice can be assumed.
* The second period was a mixture of legend and fact
centred on the career of Bian Que about whom anecdotal material
dates to the first half of the 5th century BCE. The third period was
that of the great practitioners, the physicians Zhang Zhonging and
Wang Shuhe and the surgeon Hua Tuo, running from about CE 150
to 300. The individuals and events were real, althoug legends have
grown up around them. The final 1,300 years, featuring the
compilation of encyclopaedic works and the writing of commentaries
on earlier authors, produced little that was original. In the second
half of the 16th century tenuous communication began with medical
representatives from the West, and the character of Chinese
medicine began to change.
Chinese Medicine and Human Life:
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is thousands of years old and
has changed little over the centuries. Its basic concept is that a vital
force of life, called Qi, surges through the body. Any imbalance to
Qi can cause disease and illness. This imbalance is most commonly
thought to be caused by an alteration in the opposite and
complementary forces that make up the Qi. These are called yin
and yang.
Ancient Chinese believed that humans are microcosms of the larger
surrounding universe, and are interconnected with nature and
subject to its forces. Balance between health and disease is a key
concept. TCM treatment seeks to restore this balance through
treatment specific to the individual.
It is believed that to regain balance, you must achieve the balance
between the internal body organs and the external elements of
earth, fire, water, wood, and metal.
Treatment to regain balance may involve:
Acupuncture
Moxibustion (the burning of herbal leaves on or near the body)
Cupping (the use of warmed glass jars to create suction on
certain points of the body)
Massage
Herbal remedies
Movement and concentration exercises (such as tai chi)
Acupuncture is a component of TCM commonly found in Western
medicine and has received the most study of all the alternative
therapies. Some herbal treatments used in TCM can act as
medicines and be very effective but may also have serious side
effects. In 2004, for example, the FDA banned the sale of dietary
supplements containing ephedra and plants containing ephedra
group alkaloids due to complications, such as heart attack and
stroke. Ephedra is a Chinese herb used in dietary supplements for
weight loss and performance enhancement. However, the ban does
not apply to certain herbal products prepared under TCM guidelines
intended only for short-term use rather than long-term dosing. It also
does not apply to OTC and prescription drugs or to herbal teas.
Pros and Cons of taking Chinese Medicine :
Several traditional Chinese medicines have been recommended by
the National Health Commission of China (NHCC) for the treatment
of COVID-19. Their clinical beneficiary and adverse effects to the
COVID-19 patients have been discussed based on the direct and
related clinical evidences. An important question is whether the pros
of these traditional medicines outweigh the cons or vice versa for
the COVID-19 patients, which is to be clinically resolved.
Inflammation regulation is a key mechanism of these traditional
medicines against COVID-19. The discussed adverse effects are
largely related to inflammation . Therefore, some indications may be
learned from the clinical profiles of the inflammation-associated
diseases that involve similar sets of regulators as COVID-19 and
have been treated by the same traditional medicines.
The NHCC-recommended traditional medicines have been clinically
used or studied for several inflammation-related disease conditions
other than viral infections, with the inflammation processes
regulated by similar sets of regulators as COVID-19. Examples are
bacterial infections, diarrhea, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, pulmonary injury, cancers, and diabetes. In-vitro and in-
vivo studies have led to useful clues to certain common
inflammation-regulatory mechanisms of these traditional medicines
against COVID-19, viral infections and other inflammation-related
disease conditions . These preclinical clues combined with clinical
data analysis are useful for assessing the clinical effects of the
traditional medicines against these diseases, particularly with the
aid of multi-omics analysis. The assessment results provide useful
indications on the pros and cons of these traditional medicines for
the COVID-19 patients.
Comparison of Chinese and India Medicine:
The bilateral relationship between India and China is getting stronger,
both countries share similarities and connections in ancient days.
Like all the other civilizations, India and China had developed their
own system of medicine before the spread of modern medicine. After
18th century western medicine began to spread in India where as in
China it was only in 19th century. Now China’s education system is
the largest education system in the world. In the last two decades,
China has become the most favorable destination of education
especially for MBBS aspirants from all parts of the world. More than
811 universities in China enroll International students. China’s
Education Ministry point out that India is one among the top ten
countries who sends students for medical study to China. In these
circumstances, let us have a peep into the medical curriculum of both
countries.
In India, MCI decides and maintains a uniform standard in medical
education. The curriculum of MBBS course will be as per MCI
regulations on Graduate Medical education in 1997. MCI has the right
to recommend for recognition of medical institutions of India and
foreign countries. In order to pursue MBBS in India MCI suggest 50%
marks in Physics Chemistry Biology and in English. In China, majority
of medical universities are under the control of Chinese Government.
Ministry of Education plays an important role in selecting the
Universities which can recruit international students in its English
medium program. Even if education and teaching facilities are high
in standards, capitation fees and entrance exams are not big hurdles
in China for international students. As a result more than 8000 Indian
medical students enrolled in the year 2010, University World News
reports.
In India MBBS course extended over a period of 4 ½ years with one
year compulsory internship. Total duration of MBBS course in India
is 5 ½ years. First 1 ½ years student is taught pre clinical subjects
and the rest 3 years candidates are given depth knowledge in clinical
subjects. In Indian medical education system the syllabus are based
on pure medical subjects. An exit exam at MBBS level has been
proposed by health ministry from 2017- 18 onwards with aim to
further improve the quality standards in Indian medical system.
Conclusion:
* It is concluded that Chinese Medicine, as one treatment,
should be in line with scientific standards and equipped with scientific
management system, the priority of which is that practitioners in
China with well education and high moral standard are prepared.
* This is a valuable and unique medical system for
mankind, demonstrating supplementary and synergistic effects for
the conventional medicine.
* Intensive research using multidisciplinary and advance
methods and technologies is needed.
* Standardization and quality control of the diagnostic
methods, treatment protocols and interventions are most important.
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