Chinese medical doll
Chinese Medical Doll
The Chinese Medical Doll (Zhōngguó yīliáo wán'ǒu; pronunciation: /ʈʂʊŋ.kwǒ.ǐ.ljǎo.wǎn.əʊ/) is a traditional tool used in Chinese medicine for diagnostic and teaching purposes.
Etymology
The term "Chinese Medical Doll" is a direct translation from the Mandarin Zhōngguó yīliáo wán'ǒu. Zhōngguó (中国) means China, yīliáo (医疗) translates to medical, and wán'ǒu (玩偶) means doll.
Usage
The Chinese Medical Doll is used as a visual aid in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often marked with acupuncture points and meridian lines, which are fundamental concepts in TCM. The doll helps practitioners to locate these points and lines accurately on the human body. It is also used as a teaching tool in TCM schools, allowing students to learn and understand the complex system of acupuncture points and meridians.
Related Terms
- Acupuncture: A form of treatment used in TCM that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.
- Meridian: In TCM, meridians are the pathways through which the life-energy known as "qi" flows.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: An ancient system of health and wellness that’s been used in China for thousands of years.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chinese medical doll
- Wikipedia's article - Chinese medical doll
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