Promoting Chinese medicine in Germany—a nation deeply rooted in traditional Western practices—is not without its challenges. Cultural differences often lead to skepticism toward natural therapies. Acupuncture instructor Constantin Kramer noted that the lack of equivalent terminology for Chinese medicine concepts in Western languages hinders its widespread understanding.
"For example, when we talk about 'qi' in Chinese medicine, we use the word 'energy' in German. But in Western languages, 'energy' is often seen as something abstract," Constantin explained.
He noted that Chinese "qi" refers to a fundamental substance in the body that manifests physically. For instance, when someone gets angry, their face flushes and they feel hot—a manifestation of rising liver qi.
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