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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system that originated in ancient China. It encompasses various practices such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), dietary therapy, and exercise (qigong) to promote balance and harmony within the body.

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