Historical evolution,research progress and critical thinking of Confucian medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine is rooted in the deep soil of Chinese culture and Confucian culture has a profound influence on the formation and development of traditional Chinese medicine.As a unique medical group and academic school formed by the collision of Confucianism and medicine,Confucian medicine has made great contribution and far-reaching influence in the long history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine.This review paper combs the historical evolution of Confucian medicine,summarizes the modern research progresses of Confucian medicine and provides suggesions after thinking.Through literature review,it is found that Confucian medicine has gradually formed a medical group and school with distinctive characteristics and a complete system after five stages:germination,foundation,formation,development and perfection.Modem research on Confucian medicine mainly focuses on the values,growth,academic characteristics,local groups of Confucian medicine,the phenomenon of Confucian medicine in different historical periods and the cultural significance of Confucian medicine.In order to further promote the high-quality development of Confucian medicine culture,we should dialectically treat its cultural influence,fully absorb its energy,carry forward its spirit in the new era,deepen the research of its theoretical system and promote the international dissemination of Confucian medicine culture.