ABSTRACT

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a human phenomenon, connecting peoplein the world. Ancient Chinese people developed the wisdom of Traditional Chinese

Medicine through their timeless efforts in coping with health and illness. Traditional Chinese Medicine has become a system of healing and a Chinese health discipline grounded in ancient philosophical texts. Early Chinese medical thought has been greatly influenced by Tao and yin and yang theory, which emphasise harmony with nature and co-operation, and that all relationships are complementary. An excess or a deficiency in either yin or yang is thought to be a prelude to illness.