syndrome differentiation and treatment planning; holistic diagnosis and treatment
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pattern differentiation and treatment planning; a fundamental principle of TCM diagnosis and treatment
formalThe core methodology of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 证 ('zheng') refers to the overall pathological pattern, which is more comprehensive than a single symptom ('zheng').
TCM diagnosis emphasizes pattern differentiation and treatment planning; it is not just treating the head when there's a headache or the foot when there's a foot pain.
This experienced TCM doctor is highly skilled in pattern differentiation and treatment, always able to find the root cause of the illness.
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To study TCM, one must master the basic principle of pattern differentiation and treatment planning.
For the same disease, different individuals may require completely different prescriptions, which reflects the individualized nature of pattern differentiation and treatment.