⚫️Pulse was monitored to know condition of a body
➡️Example: When we go to the doctor's one of the first things they measure is the pulse
⚫️Pharmacopoeia (lists) were used to record the uses of herbs
⚫️Moxibustion was used to burn a blister or treat diseases
⚫️Life span was between an average of 20-30 years
⚫️Oldest records of ancient Chinese acupunture were first found on bone etchings.
➡️Medical records are still used today except now they're filed digitally on iPads or tablets. Other medical records are still handled with paper.
⚫️Chinese herbal medicine was used to maintain you energy, body and spirt balanced
🔹Used to treat symptoms
🔹Prevents and treats imbalances such as cancer and other diseases
🔹Herbs consist of combinations of minerals and plant extracts
🔻Examples of herbs used today to cure symptoms astragalus, ginkgo,ginseng, green tea, and eleuthero
🔸These herbs treat disturbances, infections, breathing disorders, and diseases.
🔷Today many of these herbs are produced in teas, pills, syrups (medicine)

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