History of Yin and Yang
The concepts of Yin and Yang appeared around 700 BCE in the I Ching and developed into a refined system for understanding the world.
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Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang form the philosophical foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and explain how body, illness, and healing exist in relation to one another.
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Republic of China (1912–present)
The history of TCM in the Republic of China shows how traditional medicine survived political upheaval, repression, and modernization.
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Buddhism in China
Buddhism brought new ethical, medical, and spiritual influences into TCM and left a lasting mark on Chinese medicine.
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Taoism (481-221 BC)
Taoism gave Traditional Chinese Medicine its cosmological foundation and its vision of harmony, change, and living according to the way of nature.
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Confucius the philosopher whose thinking shaped TCM for centuries
With his ideas about humanity, morality and cosmic order, Confucius shaped the cultural foundation on which TCM was able to grow for centuries.
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The Qing Dynasty the last emperors and the struggle for the soul of TCM
The Qing Dynasty as China's last imperial dynasty and the immense pressure this period placed on TCM.
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The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The Ming Dynasty marks the culmination of classical TCM through major medical syntheses, long stability, and influential works such as the Bencao Gangmu and the Zhenjiu Dacheng.
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The Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
The Yuan Dynasty brought Mongol rule, international exchange, and important theoretical enrichment to TCM.
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