Who We Are
The British Society of Chinese Medicine (BSCM) is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of Chinese Medicine, its knowledge, wisdom and power.
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Drawing on the diverse expertise and knowledge of its members, the BSCM works to advance Chinese Medicine in the fields of education, research and clinical practice, whilst promoting a deeper knowledge and understanding of its culutral heritage, background and history.
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Our aim is to create an environment where the exchange of new knowledge and ideas combined with historical knowledge allows Chinese Medicine to flourish, and to strengthen its place within the modern world, and in the field of healthcare.
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Ultimately, the principle aim of the BSCM is to promote the wisdom, knowledge and power of Chinese Medicine, and its four pillars, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tui Na and Qi Gong.
Ensuring the availability of knowledge developed and refined over the ages is crucial to ensuring the future survival, growth and evolution of Chinese Medicine.
Our Organisation
Membership
The BSCM membership is comprised of three levels:
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Normal Members - This includes both Chinese & Western medicine doctors and practitioners, teachers, lecturers and researchers.
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Honourable Members - These are individuals who are recognised within their respective fields for contributions which advance the knowledge and understanding of their specialist area of work. They are listed as either Advisors or Consultants.
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Fellows - Members of the BSCM who are globally recognised for significant contributions and achievements in their field.
Structure
The BSCM is organised according to the following structure:
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President
Professor Song Xuan Ke
Vice-Presidents
Professor Shulan Tang; Dr Yu-Ling Ma; Dr Qihe Xu
Dr Dan Jiang; Dr Kaicun Zhao
Secretary General​
Dr Fanyi Meng
Vice Secretary General
Ms Rose Zhang; Mr Christopher Ross
​Council Members
Dr Zhen Bai Yuen; Dr Lu Qu Yan; Dr Yonggang Han; Dr Yang Shi Yu;
Dr Li Ke Xin
Honorable Advisors
Professor Margaret House
Professor John Porter
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Professor Song Xuan Ke
Dr Dan Jiang
Dr Kaicun Zhao
Chinese Medicine Philosophy
Chinese medicine can be characterised as holistic with emphasis on the integrity of the human body and the close relationship between human and its social and natural environment. Chinese medicine focuses on health maintenance and in the treatment of disease emphasizes on enhancing the body's resistance to diseases.
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The ultimate aim of Chinese medicine is to restore balance to both body and mind, to promote healing and maintain an optimal state of health. This focus is achieved through the 'Four Pillars' of Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tui Na Massage and Qi Gong.