Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) forms the foundation of the concept of Chinese characteristic food and medicine homology.This concept has become deeply ingrained in Chinese culture, driving the growth of the health and wellness industry while playing a significant role in the prevention and treatment of diseases among the population.How can the development road of Chinese characteristic food and medicine homology be shaped?I previously proposed that food and medicine homology substances are natural substances that integrate both pharmacological substances and nutritional functions.These pharmacological substances should not have toxic effects on the body and must be safe for long-term consumption.While the definition of food and medicine homology can be clearly defined, it is also necessary to clarify its connotations of food and medicine homology through the following three aspects of dialectical thinking.
Source: Food & medicine homology.
Authors: Yan Zhang, Bin Cong
Institution: Hebei Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409275000