Origin and provenance of the TTM

Traditional Tibetan Medicine, called Sowa Rigpa, the “science of healing”, is one of alongside traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda, is one of the three major naturopathic traditions of Asia. It is assumed that their roots lie approximately 8,000 years ago. Yogis who lived in seclusion in nature discovered the medicinal effects of certain plants by observing the behavior of the animals, which instinctively used healing plants to treat injuries. Further findings on the healing effects of certain foods, thermal waters and other natural resources as well as the The positive effects of external therapies together form a wealth of knowledge that preserved and passed on by ancient healers. In the 12th century, Yuthok Yonten Gonpo the Younger began his clinical studies on Gyud Zhi, the Four Tantras of Medicine, Conclusion. This form of the Four Tantras still forms the basis of Tibetan medicine, which is Widely distributed in Tibet, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh and Mongolia, as well as parts of Russia is.

The intention is to combine spiritual practice and therapeutic work. Traditional Tibetan Medicine is very complex in terms of its entire structure and methodology. The focus is on a holistic Approach to maintaining or achieving both mental and physical health. In the TTM combines the wisdom of different healing systems: Indian Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Persian Unani medicine, and the ancient knowledge of Mongolian shamanic Bön medicine. It is thus a very complex and comprehensive method for maintaining health and treating illness.

Cosmology in Tibetan Therapy

Out of The five elements (space, fire, earth, water and air) consist not only of the external Dimension, the universe in which we live, but also the inner dimension of our body. The three fluids, or basic energies, known in Ayurveda as Vata, Pitta and Kapha Lung (wind), Tripa (bile) and Beken (phlegm) are in turn derived from the five elements. They are located in specific regions of the body and are Connection with so-called mental poisons: attachment and desire are associated with Lung in connection, anger and rage with Tripa and ignorance and ignorance with Beken. Furthermore All five elements have special functions, relate to one of the five senses and have their counterpart in certain organs and limbs. An excess or deficiency of one or several basic energies leads to disturbances in the system, which then manifests itself in the form of symptoms or diseases. The aim of Traditional Tibetan Medicine is therefore to Harmonization and balance of the five elements and the different forms of energy.

What are the diagnostic methods in TTM?

To find out an existing imbalance within the three energy forms, a Tibetan doctor or healer should always perform a urine analysis, which has its origin in the shamanic practices of the Bön tradition. Examining urine is very important because This, in contrast to the pulse diagnosis that is also carried out, which is more subtle Provides information about the status of the internal organs, direct information about the interior of the body.According to the TTM, urine is the mirror of the body’s interior and thus represents a simple and direct method to understand the patient's condition. Furthermore In addition to questioning the patient, eye diagnostics and the observation of form and appearance of the lips are used as diagnostic methods.

What different treatment methods are there in TTM?

The prevention of diseases is at least as important in TTM as their Treatment. A wide variety of treatment methods are used for this purpose. In addition to traditional Tibetan massage Ku Nye as well as moxabustion, cupping or incense burning, acupressure or acupuncture with the golden needle, which comes from the tradition of TCM, Tibetan healing yoga Lu Jong, meditation, the recitation of mantras and the teachings about Knowledge about the right diet plays a central role in leading a proper lifestyle. Tibetan medicine is a constitutional doctrine based on the three o.g. Basic energies. Every Humans carry an individual mixture of these three principles of action within themselves, so that seven different constitutional types. According to the TTM, there are up to 84,000 various disorders that can occur, which in turn are divided into 404 main diseases All diseases are classified according to their active powers into cold or hot diseases or a combination of both. All substances used for treatment (herbs, minerals, etc.) as well as all therapeutic measures can also be included in this An important basis and prerequisite for a healthy body and mind is an optimally functioning digestive fire (medrö), without which disturbances in the digestion can occur and the inner fire (tummo) cannot be ignited, which leads to leads to happiness.

Traditional Tibetan medicine is therefore a naturopathic treatment method, which has collected and completed the knowledge from various traditions and practices and whose intention is to create an inner balance in man.

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