Oriental medicine

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. It is based on the belief that qi (the body's vital energy) flows along meridians (channels) in the body and keeps a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health in balance. Oriental 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. Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, physical exercise, and massage. Also called TCM and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Subcategory of Alternative Medical Systems in CAM. This systems of practice includes acupuncture, acupressure, herbal applications, massage, diet, and exercises. These practices, especially in the form of Traditional Chinese Medicine have a prominent position in the U.S. Included are: Acupuncture, Herbal formulas, Diet, QiGong, Tai chi, Massage, manipulation, Acupotomy - Fibrosis, Fibromylogic electroacupuncture used in China at Great Wall Hospital. (NCI Thesaurus)

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