AIDS in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different aids patterns according to TCM theory
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AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is the most advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely weakened immune system. This condition allows life-threatening infections and cancers to thrive. AIDS is defined by the development of certain cancers, infections, or other severe clinical manifestations.
The transition from HIV to AIDS is marked by a drop in the number of CD4+ T cells to below 200 per cubic millimeter of blood. It's a global health issue that has seen significant advancements in treatment, transforming it from a once fatal diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition with proper care.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches AIDS with a holistic view, seeing it as a profound Deficiency of the body's vital Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang energies, leading to a susceptibility to external pathogenic factors. In TCM, AIDS is not just a singular condition but a manifestation of multiple imbalances and Deficiencies within the body.
This perspective emphasizes the importance of strengthening the body's foundational energies to improve immunity and combat the disease's progression. The TCM approach is to identify and correct underlying patterns of disharmony, offering a complementary method to conventional treatments.
Herbal Formulas for AIDS
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address aids