The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a ‘Divine Transmission’ Culture and Daoist Medicine

The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a 'Divine Transmission' Culture and Daoist Medicine

Taiji Luo Wanxiang The Tang Dynasty was the most culturally brilliant period in Chinese history, especially during the reign of Emperor Taizong. In this great era, the renowned physician Sun Simiao, while writing the preface to his monumental work Qianjin Yaofang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold), clearly articulated the origins and transmission of the … Read more

The Origins of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Origins of Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Sages Traditional views hold that the knowledge of Chinese medicine was passed down from ancient sages such as Fuxi, Shennong, and Huangdi. Texts like the Huainanzi and Tongjian Waiji state that the emergence of sages led to the flourishing of medical practices and the establishment of … Read more

The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a ‘Divine Transmission’ Culture and Daoist Medicine

The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a 'Divine Transmission' Culture and Daoist Medicine

The Tang Dynasty was the most culturally brilliant period in Chinese history, especially during the reign of Emperor Taizong. In this great era, the renowned physician Sun Simiao, while writing the preface to his monumental work Qianjin Yaofang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold), clearly articulated the origins and transmission of the medical path. Sun … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Cultural Treasure of China

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Cultural Treasure of China

Weinan City Library Weibo @Weinan City Library Top Ten National Treasures Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an important part of our brilliant culture and one of the top ten national treasures of China. It has an increasingly significant influence internationally and is loved and welcomed by both the Chinese people and people … Read more