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Area of Science:

  • Medical methodology
  • Systems theory
  • Integrative medicine

Background:

  • Modern medical studies face methodological challenges.
  • Existing medical systems often rely on either matter-based or information-based approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the methodological differences between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine.
  • To propose a novel framework for integrating TCM and Western medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two distinct methodologies: physical matter system and information system.
  • Examination of TCM's syndrome differentiation as an information-based approach.
  • Examination of Western medicine as a matter-based approach.

Main Results:

  • TCM, particularly syndrome differentiation, utilizes an information conception in its methodology.
  • Western medicine is characterized by a matter conception in its methodological position.
  • The study identifies a potential for synergy between these two approaches.

Conclusions:

  • A new perspective for combining TCM and Western medicine is proposed.
  • Integrating matter-based and information-based methodological approaches can enhance medical studies.
  • This integration offers a path towards more comprehensive healthcare solutions.