TCM vs Ayurveda 🌿
Here’s a clear, student-friendly comparison of TCM vs Ayurveda 🌿 (both are ancient healing systems, just from different cultures) 🌏 Origin TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) → China (≈ 3000+ years old) Ayurveda → India (≈ 5000+ years old) 🧠 Core Philosophy TCM: Health = smooth flow of Qi (life energy) and balance of Yin & Yang Ayurveda: Health = balance of Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) 🔥 Basic Elements TCM: 5 Elements 👉 Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Ayurveda: 5 Elements 👉 Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space (Ether) ⚖️ Body Constitution TCM: Individual constitution based on Qi, Blood, Yin-Yang balance Ayurveda: Fixed Prakriti (Vata / Pitta / Kapha or combination) 🩺 Diagnosis Method TCM: Pulse diagnosis Tongue examination Observation & questioning Ayurveda: Nadi Pariksha (pulse) Body type, digestion, lifestyle analysis 💊 Treatment Methods TCM Acupuncture 🪡 Herbal medicine 🌿 Cupping therapy Tai Chi / Qigong Diet therapy Ayurveda Herbal medicines 🌿 Panchakarma (de...