Origin and Origin of the TTM

Traditional Tibetan Medicine, called Sowa Rigpa, the “science of healing”, is one of  Along with traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda, it is one of the three major  naturopathic traditions of Asia. It is assumed that their roots lie  8,000 years ago. Yogis who lived in seclusion in nature discovered the  medicinal properties of certain plants by observing the behavior of animals, which  instinctively used healing plants to treat injuries. Further findings  on the healing effects of certain foods, thermal water and other natural resources as well as 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  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 therefore a very complex and comprehensive method for maintaining health and treating diseases.

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, which in Ayurveda are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha Lung (wind), Tripa (bile) and Beken (phlegm) are in turn derived from the five elements. They are located in certain parts 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 the 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 energy forms.

What are the diagnostic methods in TTM?

In order 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 the urine is very important because  This in contrast to the pulse diagnosis which is also carried out, which is more subtle  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 attention to form  and appearance of the lips 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 the traditional  Tibetan massage Ku Nye as well as moxa, cupping or incense,  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 teaching of the  Knowledge about the right diet plays a central role in leading a correct lifestyle.  Tibetan medicine is a constitutional doctrine based on the three basic energies mentioned above. Each  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 effectiveness 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  Categories. 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  happiness.

Traditional Tibetan medicine is 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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