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History of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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| This is the first of a series of articles regarding Chinese herbal formulas and how they work. We will talk about the history and the application of Traditional Chinese herbal formulas in relation to horses. Also, once the readers have a basic understanding, we will explain in very short terms how certain diseases or injuries specifically related to horses can be understood and treated in accordance to the systemic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). |
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| According to the old tradition, Chinese medicine started in the period of the three emperors. It is called in Chinese the San Di Si Dai (period of the three emperors ). Chinese history has to be taken into account to understand how the Yao Wu (Chinese term which relates to all forms of medicine of China, plants, animals, metals, etc.) works. |
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| Recorded Chinese history began 4697 years ago. It was at this time that the "Yellow Emperor" was crowned - his name was Huang Di. His work influenced the Chinese culture in a most important fashion. Evidently, before Huang Di, there were already some countless experiences |
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| left by the ancestors. The birth of the true Chinese civilization and culture started with Huang Di. This "Yellow Emperor" influenced not only the daily life of Chinese people but also the Chinese system of medicine. |
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