Abstract
Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M. ) had its origins thousand years. Its theoretical guiding is the ancient Chinese philosophical thought·The theory of Yin Yang and five elements. T.C.M. has its unique theories, including distinctive anatomy, physiopathology, pharmacology and science of prescription. It treats patients with“Bian Zhen Lun Zhi” (Planning treatment according to diagnosis of the syndromes) . T.C.M. is a medical system which differs completely from the Western medicine. It is a distinctive science.
The treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis by T.C.M. can not only relieve symptoms of acute stage, but can also prevent its recoverence by the method of tonification to Kidney Yang. Studies combining Chinese medicine with Western medicine gives further scientific clarification to T. C. M. theories.
Treating advanced pulmonary carcinoma with T.C.M. may improve its symptoms, promote the immunological function of the body and relieve the suffering and prolong life of the patients. Traditional Chinese medicine and drug may also alleviate the side-actions of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The efficiency of T.C.M. in treating diseases of respiratory has proved doubtless.
