Medicine & Health
91 articlesThe 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.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
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
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Tofu
Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.
Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)
Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Yangsheng: Traditional Chinese Health Preservation
Yangsheng is the traditional Chinese practice of preserving health through various methods rooted in ancient philosophy and medicine.
Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs
The Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs form the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine's organ system theory.
Yin-Yang and Five Elements
Ancient Chinese philosophical system explaining natural phenomena through opposing forces and elemental relationships.
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture points are specific locations on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine for diagnosis and treatment.