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Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Historically, it has played an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases in China. With its complete theoretical system, firm clinical foundations and significant therapeutic effects, most of the major western nations have now realized the value of this ancient healing art. A rich treasure house created by ancient Chinese people in their long years of struggle against disease, traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology（药理学） forms an independent school within the healing arts. It has made outstanding achievements over its 2,000-year history during which it has improved continuously to remain widely practiced today. Ancient TCM Much of the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine derives from the same philosophy that informs Taoist and Buddhist thought, and reflects the classical Chinese belief that the life and activity of individual human beings have an intimate relationship with the environment on all levels. Ancient TCM Legend has it that Shennong (Devine God of Agriculture) had a transparent body and thus could see the effects of different plants and herbs on himself. Shennong is credited with identifying hundreds of medical (and poisonous) herbs by personally testing their properties, which was crucial to the development of Traditional Chinese medicine. Ancient TCM history The history of TCM can be summarized by a list of important doctors and books. Unknown, Huángdì nèijīng (黄帝内经) (Yellow Emperors Inner Canon) - Sùwèn (素问) and Língshū (灵枢). The earliest classic of TCM passed on to the present. Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) to Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280 AD): Zhenjiu zhenzhong jing (针灸枕中经) (Classic of Moxibustion and Acupuncture Preserved in a Pillow) by Huà Tuó (华佗). Shanghan zabing lun (伤寒杂病论), which has since been split into two texts: the Shānghán lùn (伤寒论) focusing on febri