The narratives of folk women seeking medical treatment in Yi Jian Zhi during the Song Dynasty represented a microcosm of the healthcare experiences of ancient Chinese women.The process of women seeking medical treatment in ancient China was closely intertwined with the social background and folk customs of the time.In an era marked by strict social regulations such as"women should not leave their homes"and the separation of genders in social interactions,it was challenging for ancient women to seek medical care openly.The accounts in Yi Jian Zhi vividly illustrated the complex interplay between folk beliefs and medical treatment during the seeking of medical care.Many women in these narratives exhibited a tendency to worship Buddhism in the process of seeking medical treatment.Moreover,the involvement of patients'families as intermediaries between patients and medical practitioners directed the faith of Song Dynasty folk women in certain ways,reflecting the cultural emphasis on"family-centered"values in ancient Chinese households.
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