Infusing Chinese Medicine with Spirit: Daoism, Shamanism, & Chinese Medicine in the Modern World.

TitleInfusing Chinese Medicine with Spirit: Daoism, Shamanism, & Chinese Medicine in the Modern World.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsRyan, Mary Kay
JournalJournal of Daoist Studies
Volume4
Pagination175 - 189
Date Published2011/02//
PublisherThree Pines Press
ISBN Number19415516
KeywordsChina, CHUANG Tzu, Laozi, MEDICINE -- Religious aspects, MEDICINE, Chinese, Shamanism, Taoism
Abstract

The article discusses the role of spirituality in modern Chinese medicine. It mentions the role of spirituality in infusing medicine by considering spiritual content and principles applicable for medical practices. It also notes that one of the major contributors of spirituality in medicine is the Daoism principle which is accessible outside its native China through the use of shamanic practices.

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