by Amelia Fehrenkamp

1. Traditional East Asian
Medicine
By Amelia Fehrenkamp
University of Arizona

2.  Widely accepted and practiced in Asian
cultures, traditional Asian medicine is
still considered “alternative” in western
countries.
 The history of Asian medicine begins
with the Yellow Emperor
(2698-2596 BCE)

3. East vs. West
Prevention vs. Reaction

4. Neijing Suwen
• Inner Canon: Basic Questions
• Covers the theoretical foundations of
Chinese medicine and diagnostic
methods
• Includes acupuncture, yin-yang, qi, and
the five elements

5. Philosophy
Closely tied to Taoist, Buddhist, and
Confucian thought
Harmony with the universe is achieved
partly through the harmonization with
one’s physical body
Yin and Yang

6. The Body
Meridian System
Less concern for parts as to function
Wu Xing
Qi
Three Jiaos
Yin and Yang
Zang and Fu

7. Diagnosis Techniques
 Pulse (six positions)
 Tongue, voice, hair, face, posture, gait,
eyes, ears, veins
 Body coolness/warmth
 Various odors
 Family, living environment, diet, habits,
sleep, exercise, etc.
 Little use of instruments, if possible

8. Treatment
 Acupuncture
 Auriculotherapy
 Chinese Food Therapy
 Herbal Medicine
 Cupping
 Reflexology
 Etc…

9. And now, a clip!
 Anthony Bourdain - Reflexology