The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is deeply intertwined with the culture of integrity, sharing the same roots and origins. Poetry expresses aspirations, while medicine symbolizes integrity. Many Chinese medicinal materials embody profound cultural values of integrity. Let us delve into the culture of TCM and savor its essence of purity..
Chinese medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation, rich in cultural connotations, profound in heritage, and far-reaching in influence. When the integrity factors emanating from ancient TCM culture blend with the self-revolution of the Party in the new era, they can give rise to a vibrant essence of integrity. Let us now savor the “flavor of integrity” found in the herb Fang Feng (Siler Root).
MainTreatmentFunctions
Fang Feng (Siler Root) is used to stop spasms, expel wind and relieve itching, alleviate pain from dampness, treat rheumatic pain, and address conditions related to spleen deficiency and excess dampness, tetanus, dizziness, and joint pain.
According to the Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu): “Thirty-six types of wind, expel the wind evil from the upper jiao, relieve stagnation in the head and eyes, eliminate dampness from the meridians, and alleviate pain in the bones and joints; it is a miraculous medicine for expelling wind and removing dampness.”
IntegritySymbolism
Fang Feng is named for its proficiency in treating wind disorders and its ability to prevent the invasion of wind evils. This parallels the need for Party members and officials to build a solid defense against integrity risks and to uphold the bottom line of clean governance, thereby resisting various temptations and corrupt influences.
IntegrityAwareness
The famous physician of the Jin Dynasty, Li Gao, stated: “Fang Feng treats all pains in the body; it is a humble herb, yet it possesses the powerful effect of ‘resisting wind.’ This teaches Party members and officials to fulfill their duties in ordinary positions while maintaining a constant awareness of resisting evil winds and influences. They must continuously hone their ability to resist the four forms of corruption and internalize the good medicine for ‘defending against wind evils’ into their hearts, preserving integrity and righteousness.”
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