Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of health and healing, based on the principle of harmony and balance, and the theories of Yin and Yang, the Five elements, the Zang-Fu organ theory and the Meridian theories. The emphasis is with stimulating the bodies natural healing powers for the prevention of disease with the use of proper diet, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Tui Na (massage), and exercise.The theories date back to the Emperor Shennong (2700 BC), who introduced agriculture and discovered the medicinal value of plants and the technique of acupuncture.
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