Medicine & Health
145 articlesJin Gui Yao Lue
A foundational Chinese medical text focusing on the treatment of various diseases and syndromes.
Medicinal Cuisine
Medicinal cuisine is a traditional Chinese practice combining food and medicine for therapeutic and health benefits.
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi, forming the foundation of Taoist thought.
Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty was a Chinese imperial dynasty that divided into the Western Jin and Eastern Jin periods, spanning from 266 to 420 CE.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Prescriptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prescriptions are fundamental therapeutic formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, combining herbs according to specific principles.
Gunpowder
Gunpowder, one of China's Four Great Inventions, revolutionized warfare and technological development worldwide.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
The Treatment (Film)
A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.
Zhejiang Cuisine
One of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, known for its delicate flavors, fresh ingredients, and refined preparation techniques.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing
Traditional Chinese Medicine processing is a specialized technique that modifies medicinal properties through various preparation methods.
Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Scented Tea
Scented tea is a category of tea leaves that have been infused with flower petals or aromatic blossoms to create a unique flavor profile.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine, one of China's most famous culinary traditions, is renowned for its diverse flavors, particularly its spicy and numbing characteristics.
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a renowned Chinese oolong tea from Wuyi Mountain, famous for its unique 'rock rhyme' flavor and imperial history.