Traditional Chinese medicine is a series of different medical practices that have been influenced and promoted throughout Chinese history, based on cultural or religious beliefs regarding the internal workings of the human body and the world around us. Much of this field does not have a purely scientific basis for its effectiveness, but it is often cited as insightful, even useful, in most modern scientific journals. Additionally, although new medical technologies have continued to be introduced to the Chinese public over time, the overall use of traditional Chinese medicine and related cultural beliefs remain an important part of Chinese society in its entirety. together. For this reason, analyzing the history and foundations of the traditional Chinese medical system can provide in-depth insight into the inner workings of the Chinese public's mind, making it important to understand from an anthropological perspective. Additionally, as interest in Chinese medicine increases in the West due to the growing desire to benefit from the positive effects of non-Western medicine worldwide and incorporate them into FDA-approved medical treatments, understanding the fundamentals becomes important from a practical point of view. For this reason, I believe it is warranted to review some of the basic history, ideological underpinnings, and diagnostic techniques that have shaped this interesting part of Chinese culture and provide my response to what I think it says about China as a whole (although I won't go into detail). in major details about the treatment itself, such as herbology). History of Traditional Chinese Medicine The first step in understanding the basics of traditional Chinese medicine is to examine the history of the development of medicine in China as a whole. While it is accurate... middle of paper ...... techniques called pulse sensation and body palpation. Conclusion From what I can tell, Traditional Chinese Medicine is much more rooted in religious ideas like doasim and traditional cultural beliefs rather than more westernized. medications are. Its importance in Chinese culture also seems to go beyond just practical purposes, as it also appears to be linked to several important historical figures and events in Chinese history, which likely makes people identify with it as characteristics and pride of their nation. I would probably add to that and say that they have a right to be proud of it, because not only are the ideologies that build it interesting and self-provoking, but I have seen many articles that have analyzed the product chemical. compounds of traditional Chinese remedies only to discover that they contain chemicals that are legitimately good for people.