The essence of Chinese Taoist medical philosophy
Center for Sinology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China.
Research Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 07(01), 080–085
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2023.7.1.0025
Publication history:
Received on 02 January 2023; revised on 12 February 2023; accepted on 14 February 2023
Abstract:
The Chinese Taoist medicine has a deep foundation in natural philosophy. It not only respects nature, rationally arranging life and health in accordance with the laws of nature, but also emphasizes nurturing the spirit and peace of the mind. Integrating physiotherapy, psychotherapy, spiritual belief therapy and social therapy, it has a holistic, dialectical, comprehensive and diversified medical model with practical healthy methods on seasons,food and mind. The secret of Chinese Taoist medicine is to advocate the harmony among human body and mind, inside and outside, nature and society.
Keywords:
Taoist medicine; Natural philosophy; Health preservation; Nourishing the spirit
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