陶弘景 Tao Hongjing: Grand Councilor of the Mountains 陶弘景 Tao Hongjing was born near the southern imperial capital of Jiankang (modern day Nanjing) in the year 456 and lived during the Northern and Southern Dynasties of China (420 – 589). 陶弘景 Tao Hongjing was an extraordinary human being who excelled in everything he set his […]
The Journey of 鑒真 Jianzhen Traditional Japanese Medicine originated from Traditional Chinese Medicine and was first introduced to Japan directly from the mainland of China. One of the first men who brought Traditional Chinese Medicine to Japan was 鑒真 Jianzhen. 鑒真 Jianzhen was not proficient in medicine only. As a matter of fact, he is […]
王叔和 Wáng Shū Hē and The Pulse Canon 王叔和 Wáng Shū Hē is one of many revered Chinese medical scientists of the past whose hard work, dedication and expertise are spoken about and still consulted by medical professionals across the globe today. 王叔和 Wáng Shū Hē lived in the late second and third century, though […]
The Year of the Water Tiger 新年 Xīnnián, the Chinese New Year, also known as 春节 Chūn Jié, is the most important festival of the year for China with epic celebrations. It is a 16 day event starting on New Years Eve and ending on the lantern festival. 新年 Xīnnián dates back over 3,000 years, […]
談允賢 Tan Yunxian: Famous Ming Dynasty Female Physician Some of the most brilliant physicians in the history of mankind have come from China. Many of these healers were women, which came with its own difficulties and controversies in order to be recognized and even allowed to use their skills to help people. Today we will […]
葉天士 Ye Tianshi 葉天士 Ye Gui Tianshi (1667-1747) was a medical scientist whose expertise is revered by medical students and professionals around the world even today. Modern Chinese Medicine doctors and scholars still use his work in dealing with the outbreak of Seasonal Febrile Disease, and most recently the SARS outbreak that occurred a few […]
李时珍 Li Shizhen: Sage of Medicine and Herbs 李时珍 Li Shizhen, a famed doctor from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was a true giant who “gave medicine to everyone in need and brought back lives free of charge”. 李时珍 Li Shizhen’s contribution is still echoing through the lives of ordinary people across the world. Born into […]
“A Face That Puts Flowers to Shame” From empresses to farmers, the ancient Chinese used herbs to keep their skin wonderfully flawless, radiant, and ageless. Yang Guifei, a renowned beauty of the Tang dynasty (618 – 907 A.D.) and in Chinese history was known to have “a face that puts flowers to shame.” “Face and […]
钱乙 Qian Yi: Sage of Pediatrics The Song Empire (960 to 1279 A.D.) of ancient China is considered to be one of the most advanced time periods and flourished in economics, science, culture, technology, mathematics, engineering, and military strength. This dynasty birthed a great number of outstanding scholars, poets, architects, generals and physicians during its […]
An Incredible Historical Record The Chronological Table of Epidemic Diseases in Ancient China lists MORE THAN 800 RECORDS of various epidemics that plagued its land and people during thousands of years of history. Efforts to prevent and control the outbreaks generated a colossal wealth of experience and documentation.Some of the finest physicians in Chinese history […]
