Quantitative knowledge presentation models of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): A review
Meaning Quantitative Knowledge Presentation Models of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to computational and mathematical frameworks designed to transform traditional qualitative, experience-based TCM knowledge into measurable, structured, and interpretable representations . These models aim to encode complex TCM concepts—such as syndromes (Zheng), herbal properties, meridians, and therapeutic relationships—into numerical, graphical, or algorithmic formats that enable statistical analysis, machine learning, and data-driven reasoning. In essence, these models serve as a bridge between ancient medical wisdom and modern biomedical informatics, allowing TCM knowledge to be stored, analyzed, shared, and validated using quantitative scientific methods. Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine has evolved over thousands of years through empirical observation, philosophical reasoning, and clinical practice. While TCM is rich in theoretical depth and holistic perspectives, muc...