Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practices to Try

Author：万月英 | 2025-04-10 | Views：57

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been an integral part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. If you're new to TCM, here are five popular practices you might want to explore during your stay in China.

中医
zhōng yī
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on the philosophy that health is achieved through the balance of the body's energy, known as 气 (qì), and the harmony between the human body and the natural world.

01. Acupuncture

A woman receives a TCM acupuncture treatment at a clinic in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. WANG QIBING/XINHUA

Acupuncture (针灸 zhēn jiǔ) is one of the most well-known TCM practices (中医疗法, zhōng yī liáo fǎ). It involves inserting fine needles into specific points (穴位, xué wèi) on the body to stimulate energy flow and restore balance.

针灸
zhēn jiǔ
acupuncture

Duration: 60-70 min
Relaxation Level:

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