2025November 15 -

Textbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Episode 2 The Establishment and Development of Oriental Medicine

The history of Oriental medicine has been nurtured for thousands of years, along with the idea of valuing harmony with nature.
Below is a brief summary of its development from its inception to the present day.

? Ancient origins and establishment of theories
　? Primitive and pre-Qin period (BC ~ 221 BC)
o Treatment with stone tools (?stone) and acupuncture stones began to be used
o Yin-Yang and the Five Elements Ideas are the Basis of Medical Theory
　? Qin and Han Dynasty (221~220 BC)
o Establishment of the "Huangdi Neijing": Establishing the theoretical system of Oriental medicine
　　? The two-part composition of "Sowen" and "Lingshu"
　　? Covers viscera, meridians, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, etc.
o "Shennong Materia Medica": Basic literature on pharmacology
(365 drugs are classified)
Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties ~ Sui and Tang Dynasties (220 ~ 960)
　　? Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases": A Practical Book of Dialectical Treatment
　　? Wang Shuhe's "Pulse Meridian": Systematization of Pulse Diagnosis Theory
　　? Huangfu Xuan's "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia Yi Jing": The Compilation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Theory
　　? Establishment of a medical education system (medical office, etc.)

? Introduction to Japan and unique development
・ Nara ~ Edo period
o Medical books from China were imported, and medicine that fused Japanese and Chinese medicine developed.
o In the Edo period, "meridian treatment" and "health training" were used.
Penetrating the common people
o After the Meiji era, it temporarily declined due to the introduction of Western medicine.

? Introduction to Japan and unique development
　? Nara ~ Edo period
o Medical books from China were imported, and medicine that fused Japanese and Chinese medicine developed.
o In the Edo period, "meridian treatment" and "health training" were used.
Penetrating the common people
o After the Meiji era, it temporarily declined due to the introduction of Western medicine.

? Reconstruction and integration into the modern era
　? 20Since the century
o After the war, Chinese medicine and acupuncture were re-evaluated and became part of the medical system.
Built-in
o Advance scientific research and evidence-based treatment
Explored
o In modern times, as "integrative medicine", Western medicine and
The number of cases where they are used together is also increasing
　? Modern features
o A holistic approach that emphasizes physical and mental balance
o Application to stress, lifestyle-related diseases, infertility, menopause, etc.
o Integration with digital technology (AI diagnosis, remote acupuncture, etc.)

? Summary
Oriental medicine is not just a cure, but also a philosophy of "way of life" and "health preservation".
Even today, preventive medicine and values that aim for harmony between mind and body are once again attracting attention, and will play an important role in future medical care.