By Arjun and David and iliya

Traditional Chinese
medicine

What is TCM
Arjun, David

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a style of ancient

medicine which originated from China, which
helped found modern medicine.
TCM was first used in the Shang dynasty to help
treat the people who were sick. Even though
they did not have a sense of herbal medicines
the used mental strategies like tai chi and qi
gong.
TCM uses, herbal remedies, massages and
qigong to treat the patients.
The earliest form of TCM is acupuncture.
The Shang's used bones and iron rods and stuck
them into the patients body.

(Seo Qui)

What types of TCM are there?

David + Arjun

Some types of TCM

are:

v Acupuncture, A process of inserting needles along

the meridians of your body to treat physical and mental
problems.

v Chinese Massage, Chinese Massage is number

of therapies that include acupuncture, massages with herbal

balm,

v Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine is medicine

made from Herbs and is usually added to tea or rubbed onto

injuries.

v Qigong , A series of movements and postures to utilize

the body's qi, to calm the mind and soul.

These are only some of types of Traditional Chinese Medicine , acupuncture and Chinese
massage are used all over the body. The others are either mental or in specific physical
areas.

(David Rogers)

When was it invented and Who used it?

TCM was created in prehistory before writing was created

Writing began in China during the Shang Dynasty in 1766 BC.
Traces of acupuncture were found which led to the stone age.
They used stone knives and sharp tools to relieve pain.
TCM was modified and developed over the years
Chinese were solution oriented and always found a treatment to every pain

Iliya

Qigong
Iliya

Quigong should help you strengthen your "life energy"

It is made of breathing techniques, movement and meditation
Quigong has existed for more than 4000 years
Performers do Quigong to strengthen their confidence
Today Quigongs official name is yang sheng which means
yang=nurturing and sheng means=life together they mean
nurturing life
Quigong is very close to tai chi but it doesnt use martial arts
Quigong helps with balance and lowering blood pressure

(Helen paige)

Herbals, salves and balms.

David

Salves and balms consist of beeswax,

Oil
Treatment herbs: Dried herbs (peppermint, lavender (used for cuts),
chamomile, calendula, Aloe Vera etc.)
Carrier oil (olive, almond, jojoba, etc.)
Beeswax (2 tablespoons for each cup of oil)
Essential oils.

Acupuncture

By Arjun

Acupuncture is when a trained doctor inserts small metal needles into the
patients body at specific points

These specific points are called pressure points

Pressure points are points in the body which are meant to control your bodys Chi
and Energy

These points are affected when enough pressure is applied and calm and heal
the body

When needles are inserted in the body, special balms are applied to heal

These herbal balms provide a burning effect that soothes the skin and helps your
body regain its energy

The earliest form of TCM is acupuncture.

The Shang's used bones and iron rods and stuck them into the patients body.

Herbal Acupuncture
Balm Test

(Kuan Li)

Which herbals treat which injuries

David

Lavender: Used for deep cuts

Peppermint: Used for bruises due to cold
effect
Aloe Vera: Used for skin problems, sunburn,
etc.
Chamomile: Irritation and Cold sores
Calendula: Calendula treats sore throat
and mouth, works as a painkiller and can
even help treat cancer.
Sage: Sage is used for the digestive system,
when you have diarrhea and digestion
problems.
Parsley: High source of minerals and
vitamins
Lemon Balm : Reduces stress, calms the
body

(Richard)

TCM In the Shang dynasty

David and Arjun

There is no exact date of when

TCM started because writing was
not invented then.
The writings on oracle bones and
turtle shells to show that medicines
at that time was over two
thousand years old.
Basic Acupuncture was invented
in the prehistoric period and stone
and bone needles were found in
skeletons.
They used stone knives.
Today only sterile needles can be
used and the practitioner must be
experienced

(Frush)

Check out our healing oils!

David and Arjun

We have made oils out of

several Herbals mentioned
in this presentation, if you
want to try any of our oils
or have any of these
medical issues please refer
to us after the
presentation.
Thank you
(Dr Shen)

Conclusion

By
Arjun

Traditional Chinese medicine is a ancient form of herbal

remedies and various styles of healing which is now used all
around the world to help cure and treat humans. TCM has
greatly developed over the past 2500 years form the Shang
Dynasty to the modern era. For example ingredients have
changed, techniques have changed, styles have changed
etc.. TCM is one of the founders of modern medicine and
has helped to develop modern medicine. The techniques
used in TCM are still used today and are very efficient in
curing people while other remedies such as animal cures
are not practiced that often and are not very efficient in
curing. TCM is a very ancient form of medicine which
continue for the years to come influencing the modern
medicine.

(Carluccus)

Quiz!
Arjun and David

1. Can you name a few of the Balms

that were presented
2. What types of TCM are there
3. When was the TCM first used:
The Shang Dynasty
The Song Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty
4. What are the specific points in
the body where needles are inserted
called?
5. What do balms mostly consist of?
6. What is the most commonly used
type of TCM.
7. When did Acupuncture start?

(Sacred Lotus)

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By Arjun

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