Phelps wins gold in the 200m butterfly final On the fourth day of the Olympics, 31-year-old swimming veteran Phelps won two gold medals within an hour, bringing his total Olympic gold medal count to 21. While focusing on his brilliant achievements, some media and netizens noticed the circular marks on Phelps’ shoulders, which are the … Read more
The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, originating in ancient times, established during the Qin and Han dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song dynasties, refined during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, matured in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and became active after the establishment of the People’s Republic of … Read more
Acupuncture is a term that encompasses both needling and moxibustion techniques.Needling refers to the insertion of filiform needles into specific acupuncture points on the body, utilizing various needling techniques to treat diseases.Acupuncture has demonstrated remarkable clinical effects, particularly in emergency situations and pain relief, showcasing its ability to produce immediate results. It has evolved over … Read more
Introduction Plasters are one of the five major forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations—pills, powders, plasters, pastes, and decoctions. Historical medical texts from the Warring States and Qin-Han periods, such as the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), and Nanjing (Classic of Difficult Issues), all contain … Read more
Source: Jinan Times (jinanshibao1996) compiled from Chengdu TV, Sina Weibo Copyright belongs to the original author. If there is any infringement, please contact us. In everyone’s impression, biting fingernails is certainly not a good habit, however, Mr. Li from Chengdu recently bought medicine and was surprised to find that the ingredient list of a certain … Read more
2015 Xiling Spring Auction The Compendium of Materia Medica (Zuben) Compiled by Li Shizhen (明) Published in the 18th year of the Wanli era (1590) by Hu Chenglong in Jinling 21 volumes, cotton paper Collection seal: Yurun Tang Library Seal (red) Half frame: 19.3×14.3cm, open size: 26.1×16.3cm Summary: This is the first printed edition of … Read more
The Compendium of Materia Medica has been published for centuries, and its academic value continues to shine brightly, becoming a shared scientific treasure for people around the world. Li Shizhen was born in Qichun, Hubei. Both his grandfather and father were physicians. He abandoned Confucianism to pursue medicine and worked in the Imperial Medical Institute, … Read more
This article examines and organizes the transmission and origins of the Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Starting from the original text of the Compendium, it employs bibliographic research methods to analyze the major editions throughout history, systematically discussing the versions of the Compendium during the Ming and Qing … Read more
Introduction: Who is Li Shizhen? It is said that he was a master of internal cultivation; otherwise, how could he have written such a great medical work in ancient times using only his nose, eyes, and tongue? The book records many medicines that leave us astonished and even challenge our worldview. We do not understand … Read more
The Digital Specimen Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a key platform developed by the Zhejiang Provincial Institute for Food and Drug Inspection, serving as a regulatory exchange platform for traditional Chinese medicine, a cultural heritage platform, and a public health information platform. It aims to provide technical inquiries about Chinese medicinal materials, business communication … Read more