Yes, blood in the view of traditional Chinese medicine is a little different from that in western medicine.
Personally I think the concept of Ying-nutrient Qi is quite unique in traditional Chinese medicine.
However, I could neither deny the similarity between the concepts of blood in western and traditional Chinese medicine, even the general vasculature system understood in traditional Chinese medicine.
In very far ancient time, Chinese medical practitioners did some anatomical work, having found some basic knowledge of the human anatomy.
It's also the basis for a part of the understanding for the anatomy and physiology in traditional Chinese medicine.
I think Dionisios tried hard to understand the essence of traditional Chinese medicine and I'm sure he'll be prominent in this field. |