Leveraging ontology-based Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge system: Using formal concept analysis

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to show the use of FCA to support the building of ontology-based Traditional Chinese Medicine with herbal medicine serving as an example. This knowledge-sharing platform may make expert's knowledge clearer, may connect with average people, and may provide patients with an opportunity to participate in and become knowledgeable of the whole prescription for his/her illness.