The Invention of Decoction by Yi Yin in the Qi Huang Chun Qiu

The Invention of Decoction by Yi Yin in the Qi Huang Chun Qiu

Decoctions are the most commonly used form of traditional Chinese medicine, and they were first developed during the Shang Dynasty. During the Xia and Zhou Dynasties, there were already relatively sophisticated pottery items, such as cauldrons, basins, bowls, and jars. In the Shang Dynasty, pottery was more widely used in daily life, and there were … Read more

Exploring Traditional Culture | Issue 12: The Legacy of Chinese Herbal Decoctions

Exploring Traditional Culture | Issue 12: The Legacy of Chinese Herbal Decoctions

Issue 12—The Legacy of Chinese Herbal Decoctions (with audio) This issue delves into traditional culture, bringing you insights into Chinese herbal decoctions and the historical figure Yi Yin. The forms of Chinese herbal formulas have been recorded since the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), including decoctions, pills, powders, pastes, wines, and elixirs, among others, … Read more