Analysis of Ancient Physicians'Ideas in Usage of Water Based on Compendium of Materia Medic a
According to Water Section of Compendium of Materia Medica,the ancient physicians'ideas in the clinical usage of water were analyzed from the perspectives of source,region,trend,climate,five properties and five flavors,etc.The application experience of water in Compendium of Materia Medica was summarized from aspects of internal treatment,external treatment,prevention and healthcare.Firstly,the internal treatment of water was summarized as using running water from rivers and creeks,water flowing eastward and Ganlan water(the water that is poured and splashed repeatedly in a pot),etc.to regulate deficiency and excess,using snowing water sweet and cold in property,well effulgence water and river water,etc.to clear heat and remove toxin,using water flowing in its ordinary direction,water flowing contrary to its ordinary direction and Huilan water to regulate water passage.Secondly,the main methods of external treatment were summarized from washing,soaking,applying,spraying and ironing.Thirdly,various understandings of prevention and healthcare have been sorted out.In order to promote the further development of traditional Chinese medicine,we should pay attention to the clinical usage of water.
Compendium of Materia MedicaLI Shizhenideas in usage of waterinternal treatmentexternal treatmentprevention and healthcare
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