Closely related to clinic

Chinese medicine etiology and pathogenesis theory is the most active research area in modern Chinese medicine theory

in which fruitful results have been achieved in the past 60 years. To sum up

there have been four aspects

including preliminary construction of the theoretical system of etiology and pathogenesis

the fruitful theoretical innovation based on clinical evidences

fully applied modern multidisciplinary research methods

and basically formed scientific research methods. Meanwhile

there have been many problems

mainly including inaccurately condensed scientific problems

improperly chosen study thought or method

adhering to the traditional theory too rigidly

unclear concepts and logical confusions. In the future

an open and inclusive attitude is needed to strengthen multidisciplinary intersections

and scientific study approaches are needed to enhance the level of theoretical thinking and to promote the development of Chinese medicine.