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Traditional Chinese medicine was originated from China thousands of years ago and was spread to East Asian countries. Today, it is still actively practiced in East Asia. Also, it has spread to the West as an alternative medicine. Because of its wide application and great influence to people's lives, traditional Chinese medicine warrants a study of its own.
Being heavily influenced by Chinese intellectual ideas, traditional Chinese medicine approaches body and the treatment of ailments from a unique Chinese perspective. In order to fully understand traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to bring out its unique outlook on body, ailments, diagnoses, treatments, and health maintenance practices. Also, it is important to study Chinese medical terminologies in their cultural contexts.