DOI: 10.4103/cmac.cmac_13_18 ISSN:
The Substance and Cultural Connotations of Treating Prior to Disease
Yishan Duan- Cultural Studies
- Complementary and alternative medicine
The substance of treating prior to disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine expects to dissipate symptoms before the disease occurs and maintain health until centenarian. This concept is a collective reflection of the intrinsic awareness of suffering by Chinese people. Moreover, its cultural connotations involve emphasis on preparation for adversity in times of safety and taking anticipative measures.