Ancient Chinese medicine, originating almost 2,000 years ago, is a set of traditions that have influenced modern medicine due to the diversity of its methods, techniques and discoveries. Since its beginnings, it has not yet strayed from its original practices: “A visit to a traditional Chinese pharmacy is like a visit to a small natural history museum. The hundreds of drawers, display cases and jars of a typical pharmacy contain an enormous variety of desiccated plant and animal matter: (Encyclopedia). To what extent has ancient Chinese medicine influenced modern medicine with its different methods of practice and discoveries? The use of Chinese medicine prolonged their lives and improved their culture. Techniques such as acupuncture, herbal medicines, vaccinations and managing your diet have shaped the path of contemporary medicine. The balance of Yin and Yang was important to the Chinese because they believed that if there was perfect synchronization of the two, it would result in complete health in a person. The Chinese also discovered diseases such as diabetes and deficiency diseases, which also helped to emphasize the importance of human nutrition. Acupuncture was and still is a common medical practice. The goal of acupuncture is to relieve pain, especially headaches. The use of acupuncture is a debated topic as to whether its use actually helps relieve pain: "In 2005, two large, high-quality trials in patients with headaches found little difference between the effects acupuncture and placebo acupuncture, but a substantial difference between placebo acupuncture. and no acupuncture. In 2005, two large, high-quality trials in headache patients found little difference between medium of paper and without infecting the body. The crust would then be inhaled, giving the person immunity. Smallpox vaccination was not introduced to Europe until the 1700s. Without the Chinese, vaccination would not be present in modern medicine. How have the Chinese influenced modern medicine with their techniques and discoveries? The Chinese have had an impact on modern medicine because of their various methods such as acupuncture, herbal medicines, exercise, vaccination and managing your diet. Their belief in Qi and Yin Yang helped them develop many medical achievements. They also made very important discoveries for contemporary medicine, such as the discovery of diabetes and deficiency diseases. Today, you can still see the various medical innovations of the ancient Chinese in modern times. Without the Chinese, modern medicine would not be what it is today.