Tibetan Medicine is a unique system of medicine where spirituality and healing are intimately linked. With a truly holistic system of diagnosis based not only the examination of the patient, it may include the interpretation of dreams as well as position of heavenly bodies as well. The master Tibetan physician heals with herbs, precious pills, rituals, meditation and other therapeutic techniques. The ultimate goal of Tibetan medicine is not only to restore the body and mind to a state of health and internal balance but to purge the physical and mental self of impurities and defilements which obscure one’s true human nature/
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tibetan Medicine: ” It is a system that can contribute substantially to maintaining a healthy mind and body. It is deeply influenced by theory which stresses the indivisible interdependence of mind, body and vitality. As an integrated system of healthcare, Tibetan medicine has served the Tibetan people well for many centuries and I believe it can still provide much benefit to humanity at large”
What conditions are addressed by Tibetan medicine? These include hepatitis, diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular and other chronic conditions, chronic fatigue, stress, insomnia, and neuromuscular conditions as well as mental disturbances. To learn more about Tibetan medicine, please visit our links section or email Dr. Phuntsok directly.
