English
Immunology is a study of about how the body identifies foreign bodies and reacts to them. In other words it is about the study of the body’s self defense mechanisms, including aspects like anti-infection, autoimmune, allergy and immunodeficiency. The word “immunology” came from Latin “immunis”, which was originally a law concept, and means “not subject to an obligation imposed on others”; e.g. immune from taxation.
TCM terminology for immune came later than Western medicine, documentary records for the Chinese word “main yi” was first seen in the 18th century in the book, Formulas for the Immunity from Plague, in which mainly described about prevention and treatment of Plagues. TCM understands differently about the functions of immunity and has its own unique characteristics.
- Modern Immunology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and Immunity
- The Material Basis of TCM Immunology: Zang Organs
- The Modulation Effect of Chinese Medicines
