10 Interesting Fact About Oriental Medicine

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• Oriental Medicine is a form of traditional medicine originating from Asia, especially from China, Korea and Japan.
• In Oriental Medicine, the concept of health and disease is related to the energy balance that exists in the body, called Qi.
• Oriental medicine uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and meditation.
• For example, acupuncture is a technique that uses a thin needle to stimulate certain points in the body, which is believed to improve the flow of qi.
• In Oriental Medicine, food is also considered an important drug, because it can affect the energy balance in the body.
• Some food ingredients that are often used in oriental medicine include ginger, garlic, onion, and ginseng.
• Oriental Medicine also recognizes the concept of Yin and Yang, which describes two complementary forces and cannot stand alone.
• In oriental medicine, every organ in the body is considered related to certain elements, such as wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
• Besides being used to treat diseases, oriental medicine can also be used to maintain health and prevent disease.
• Oriental Medicine has been used for thousands of years, and is still growing and practiced today.