Medicine & Health
93 articlesMapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings
Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Tofu
Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
The Nong Jia (Farmers' School)
The Nong Jia is one of the philosophical schools of ancient China, founded by Shennong, emphasizing agricultural wisdom and martial arts.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation is a comprehensive approach to maintaining health, preventing disease, and promoting longevity through various practices rooted in ancient wisdom.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Du Fu
Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.