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OM301: HISTORY OF EASTERN MEDICINE: Week 1: Introduction & Origins of Chinese Medicine Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac, Dipl.OM [email protected] mailto: [email protected] ORIGINS OF CHINESE MEDICINE & CHINESE DYNASTIES PàN GÇ“ ç›¤å¤ Nàœ WA ⼥媧 Goddess with a human head and snake body One creation myth made humans from clay Another story goes that she and FຠXi Ì„ ä¼ç¾² lived together on Mt. Kunlun and were the representative of Yin and Yang CHINESE DYNASTIES Neolithic Period 10, BCE Xià Dynasty BCE ZhoÌ„u Dynasty BCE Spring & Autumn Period ( BCE) Warring States Period (Zhà n Guà³) ( BCE) Six Kingdoms (Li๠Guà³) ( BCE) Qàn Dynasty BCE Hà n Dynasty 202 BCE-220 CE Three Kingdoms (SaÌ„n Guà³) CE - Wèi () ShÇ”() Wຠ() Jà¬n Dynasty Sixteen Kingdoms (Shà Li๠Guà³) Southern Dynasties (Nà¡n Chà¡o) Northern Dynasties (BeÌŒi Chà¡o) Suà Dynasty Tà¡ng Dynasty Five Dynasties Period (WuÌŒ Dà i) Ten Kingdoms (Shà Guà³) Lià¡o Dynasty Sà²ng Dynasty Xià Dynasty Great) Ji Ì„n Dynasty Yuà¡n Dynasty Màng Dynasty Qi Ì„ng Dynasty Republic of Chinas People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 1949-present BEGINNINGS OF ANCIENT CHINESE CIVILIZATION 1.7 million years ago: Yuanmou Man 400,,000 years ago: Peking Man 10,,000 years ago: Dali Man 8,000-5,000 years ago â– Hemudu Man NEOLITHIC (10, BCE) Time of the Sage Kings and development of civilization around the Yellow River Valley 7000 BC: Jiahu culture began in China Earliest pottery in China, as well as some of the oldest rice Made “beer†out of honey, along with wild grapes (pu tao è‘¡è„), hawthorn berries (shan zha â¼æ¥‚) and rice (mi ⽶).

6000 BC–3000 BC development of proto-writing in China CÄ€NG JIà‰ å€‰é ¡ CaÌ„ng jié å€‰é ¡ Attributed as the inventor of the Chinese characters MEDICINE PRIOR TO THE HAN DYNASTY Shamanic Medicine: Ancestor worship and Demonological medicine Oldest grave sites found were of women/ wu Ì„ å·«- shamaness Archaeological evidence shows use of herbs Example: Ma Huang/Ephedra found on a mummy dating around 2000 BCE Cranial Drilling dating back 5,000 year along with axes, and bone combs Bian Stones the precursor to the modern filiform needles Oracles Bones providing the first “written†records & gives insight into ancient history Bian Stones • Mentioned in the Shan Hai Jing â¼æµ·ç¶“ & in Chapter 12 S๠Wèn ç´ å• • Tool used for external treatment for incising boils and abscesses, and for bloodletting. • Stone found in Mongolia had one was sharp & pointed like a pyramid while the other was flat and in the shape of an arch knife SAGE KINGS & CULTURAL HEROES OF CHINESE MEDICINE Fàš XĪ ä¼ç¾² Drew the Ba Gua â¼‹å¦ / Eight Trigrams Has a connection to the Yi Jing (I-Ching) Said to have invented the compass and was given fire from the Legendary Emperors Ba Gua â¼‹å¦ • Essential part of ancient Chinese Philosophy • Consists of 3 lines • This would be further developed in the Zhou Dynasty by King Wen and recorded in the Yi Jing/Book of Changes SHà‰N Nà“NG 神農 The“Divine Farmer†Taught people about herbal drugs and agriculture (invented plough & introduced crop planting) Tasted more 70 herbs per day of herbs & grasses.

Got poisoned frequently but found other herbs to detoxify Credited as the author of the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing 神農 本è‰ç¶“ HUàNG DàŒ â¿ˆå¸ Considered thesage/father of medicine and formulated the medical classics Credited for the invention Chinese characters/ language, music/bamboo pitch pipes, mathematics, the Chinese calendar QàBà“å²ä¼¯ Huà¡ng D଒s imperial doctor & advisor. Helped compile together the medical classics XIA DYNASTY ( BC) The legendary/mythical “first†dynasty in ancient China & links Neolithic cultures with the historically documented Shang Dynasty. Described in ancient historical chronicles such as the Zhushu Jinjian/Bamboo Annals, the Shu Jing/Classic of History & the Shi Ji/Records of the Grand Historian Established by the legendary Yu the Great Archaeologists discovered 400 ceremonial vases from the Xia and Shang which 1098 characters with 4200 variation Established a calendar system that used both lunar and solar movements Belief that disease was caused by supernatural influences, especially curses Folk herbal knowledge Dà€ YÇ“ ⼤禹 Legendary ruler in ancient China famed for his introduction of flood control Inaugurating dynastic rule in China by establishing the Xia Dynasty, and for his upright moral character OM301: HISTORY OF EASTERN MEDICINE Week 2: Shang Dynasty to Warring States Period Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac, Dipl.OM [email protected] mailto: [email protected] QUESTIONS FROM LAST WEEK?

SHANG DYNASTY ( BC) Known for their iconic cast bronze ritual vessels and bells to communicate with ancestors Development of Chariots Early knowledge of disease and surface anatomy detailed on Oracle bones Treatment methods included surgical lancing, massage, bone setting, teeth extraction, and herbal medicine No evidence that “needles†were used in any energetic form but for lancing. ORACLES BONES/JIÇ GÇ“ 甲⾻ Earliest known body of writing Used as divination tools by diviners, invocators, shamans Records about life in ancient history Found as by an archaeologist in a herbal pharmacy （Long Gu & Gui Ban） Approx. 20 diseases names recorded Involved seasonal epidemic diseases and diseases caused by excess rain Understanding of the human body & diseases were described in the various characters such as.. head, ear, eyes, nose mouth, tongue, tooth, nape, arm, buttocks, toe and heart.

WŪ å·«/SHAMANESS Earliest gravesites found were of wuÌ„ å·« shaman Role in society was to perform divination rituals, dream interpretation, healing, exorcisms, and performing rain dances TÄ€NG Yàˆ JĪNG 湯液經/DECOCTION CLASSIC Yi Ì„ Yi ÌŒn 伊尹： First to “develop†decoctions/ta Ì„ng 湯 • Author of the taÌ„ng yè ji Ì„ng 湯 液經/Decoction Classic • Han dynasty physician Zhang Zhong Jing 張仲景 will be highly influenced by the work The text describes Chinese herbs and their interactions in terms of the Five Phases and flavors. It is one of the first text we know of solely devoted to herbal formulas... Consists of twenty five herbs, classified in sets of five according to Flavors and 5 Phase identification ZHOU DYNASTY ( BC) Fall of the Shang Dynasty due to cruel and autocratic rulers First historical case where right to rule was based on ethical justification instead of power Initiation of the “Mandate of Heaven†Herbal medicine still mixed with folklore and superstitions Development of the Yi Jing易經 FOUR KEY ASPECTS OF THE MANDATE OF HEAVEN The right to rule is granted by heaven There can be only one ruler because there is only one heaven The right to rule is based on ruling fairly, justly, & wisely Right to rule is not limited to one dynasty The right to rule granted by Heaven and the will of ancestral spirits... • The Son of Heaven • Given to fair and virtuous rulers Lost of the mandate due to… • Corrupt & Lazy officials and rules with poor morals • High Taxes • Revolts, invasions, civil wars, crimes • Natural Disasters BRONZE BELLS Displays of bronze bells and other bronze vessels were an indicator of wealth & political status Part of a ritualized form of court music that also included strings, percussion and wind instruments • Wood- Jue (Mi) • Fire- Zhi (So) • Earth- Gong (Do) • Metal- Shang (Re) • Water- Yu (La) ZHÅŒU YàŒ å‘¨æ˜“ (YàŒ JĪNG易經) Considered the oldest Chinese classic texts This would later become Yଠji Ì„ng 易經/Book of Changes King Wen helped to arrange the hexagrams and the Duke of Zhou wrote the line statements/commentaries Offered a model for understanding and predicting change and transformation Contains the fundamental principles for all aspects of life and philosophers, politicians, mystics, shamans, alchemists, even todays mathematicians and scientists highly regard this text SPRING & AUTUMN PERIOD ( BCE) & WARRING STATES PERIOD ( BC) SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD ( BCE) Due to numerous rebellions and poor relations to neighboring states the Western Zhou fragments into 170 smaller states A period of great spiritual & philosophical development during the Spring & Autumn Period ( BCE) • Mo Zi - Mohism • Confucius - Confucianism • Lao Zi- Daoism • Shang Yang- Legalism • Zuo Yan - Naturalism CONFUCIANISM It takes the spring and autumn period Confucius as the teacher, takes the Six Skills(Ritual, Music, archery, driving, calligraphy and arithmetic 礼ã€ä¹ã€å°„ã€å¾¡ã€ä¹¦ã€æ•°) as the method, advocates the "rites and music" and "benevolence and justice", advocates the"doctrine of the mean", advocates the "rule of virtue" and "benevolent governance", and attaches importance to moral and ethical education and people's self- cultivation.

Confucianism emphasizes the function of education and believes that the only way for a country to be stable and the people to be prosperous and happy is to lay emphasis on enlightenment and light punishment. Advocate "teach without class", to the ruler and the ruled should carry on the education, make the whole country all become the moral person. In politics, they also advocate the rule of the country by etiquette and the moral persuasion. LEGALISM • Created by ShaÌ„ng YaÌ„ng • Rejected all notions of religion and practices, and believed a nation should be governed by strict law DAOISM • Advocated by LaÌŒo Zi ÌŒ • Believed that human nature was good and can achieve perfection by returning to original state. • Believed that like a baby, humans are simple and innocent although with development of civilizations it lost its innocence only to be replaced by fraud and greed.

YIN YANG SCHOOL (NATURALISM) • Developed by Zou Yan • Synthesized the concepts of yin- yang and the Five Elements. • Attempted to explain the universe in terms of basic forces in nature WARRING STATES PERIOD ( BC) Four main states at the time â– Qin, Jin, Qi & Chu Iron technology spreads and is cheaper to produce than bronze. Weapon and Armor improvements: Crossbows, axes etc Rise of the Shଠ⼠/Scholar & Fa Ì„ng shଠ⽅⼠/Prescription gentlemen No formal academies existed at the time but the rise of the professionally educated physicians & medical apprenticeships existed “THE ART OF WAR†RELATED TO MEDICINE Written by Sun Zi å«â¼¦ Scholars started using the military strategies and putting into medical domain • Weak/Deficient (xuè™›) • Replete/Excess (shi 實) • Inner (neiå…§) • Outer (wai 外) BIÇN QUàˆ æ‰éµ² ( The “first†recorded physician to combine folk shamanism with theoretical doctrine Yao Wang 藥王 - Medicine King Preformed heart transplants Gained X-ray-like ability and could see through peoples bodies - zà ng xià ng è—象/ visceral manifestation sଠzheÌŒn 四診/four pillars of examinations (looking, listening-smelling, questioning & palpation) Pulse taking methods Attributed author of Nà n Ji Ì„ng 難經/ Difficult Issues Classic OM301: HISTORY OF EASTERN MEDICINE: Week 4: Qin & Han Dynasty to Three Kingdom Period part 2 Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac, Dipl.OM [email protected] mailto: [email protected] SHà‰N Nà“NG BÄšN CÇO JĪNG 神農本è‰ç¶“ First “Materia Medica†BeÌŒn CaÌŒo æœ¬è‰ “roots and grasses†365 medicinal substances, including indications, taste, toxicity, dosage, identification & sources 52 are plant derived, 67 animal 46 minerals Herb Categories : Jade/ Stones; Herbs; Woods; Animals; Fruits & Vegetables; Grains Breaks herbs into levels: upper level; middle level; lower level • The upper-level herbs consist of 120 types.

These function as rulers[ju Ì„n å›]. They are in charge of nurturing Destiny and thereby correspond to Heaven. They are not poisonous and, [even] when taken in large quantities or over a long time, do not harm the person. If you want to lighten the body, boost qà¬, avoid aging, and extend your lifespan, root [your prescriptions] in the upper [section of the] Classic. • The mid-level herbs consist of 120 types. These function as Ministers [chén ⾂].

They are in charge of nurturing the Heavenly Nature and thereby correspond to Humanity. Some of them are poisonous and some are not, so deliberate their suitability carefully. If you want to check illness and supplement vacuity emaciation, root [your prescriptions] in the middle [section of the] Classic. ( • The lower-level herbs consist of 125 types. These function as the assistants[zuo ÌŒ ä½] and messengers[or Envoys/shiÌŒ 使]. They are in charge of treating illness and thereby correspond to Earth.

In most cases, they are poisonous and may not be taken over a long period of time. If you want to eliminate the evil qଠof cold and heat, break up accumulations and gatherings, and cure diseases, root [your prescriptions] in the lower [section of the Classic]. Channel Entering of Herbs/ guÄ« jÄ«ng æ¸ç¶“ • Refers to the selective therapeutic effect of a herb on a certain part of the body • Herbs can enter more than one channel • Properties of herbs such as shape, color, qi and flavor determine channel entering SHÄ€NG HàN Zà BàŒNG Là™N傷寒雜病論 ShaÌ„ng å‚· - Injury Hà¡n 寒 - Cold Zࡠ雜 - Mixed or Miscellaneous Bà¬ng ç—… - Diseases Là¹n è«– - Treatise/Theory/Discussion ZHÄ€NG ZHà’NG-JÇNG 張仲景(142 – 220 AD) Lived in a village with over 200 family members An epidemic killed 2/3rd of family in a ten year period 7/10th of those were caused by invasion of exterior cold Author of ShaÌ„ng Hà¡n Zà¡ Bà¬ng Là¹n 傷寒雜病論 SHÄ€NG HàN Zà BàŒNG Là™N 傷寒雜病論/ON COLD DAMAGE & MISCELLANEOUS DISEASES TREATISE Comprised of two parts Sha Ì„ng Hà¡n Là¹n 傷寒論/ Discussion on Cold Damage JiÌ„n GuଠYà o Là¼è ⾦匱è¦ç•¥/ Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet More than 25% of the key formulas in modern day fa Ì„ng jà¬â½…劑/prescription books come from this text THREE KINGDOMS CE HISTORY OF PULSE TAKING The practice of taking the pulse on the radial artery was started by the Nà n JiÌ„ng 難經/ Classic of Difficulties In the S๠Wèn ç´ å• the pulse was felt at nine different arteries which reflected the state of the energy of the Upper, Middle and Lower Burners WàNG SHŪ HÄ’ 王å”å’Œ Best known for composing the 10 volume Mà i JiÌ„ng 脈經/Pulse Classic This included the 24 pulse qualities.

Later will become 28 qualities Described the different positions and depths and their Zang Fu resonance and diagnostic significance MIDTERM PAPER Students will write a four (4) page paper double spaced, 12 point font, APA format, with at least three (3) references which are different from the lecture notes and required text books. Students will select a topic which of interest or expanding on information from class discussion or on a subject that was not discussed but related to history of Chinese medicine from the Chinese Dynasties prior to the Song dynasty CE. Topics include historical figures, texts, events. OM301: HISTORY OF EASTERN MEDICINE Week 3: Qin & Han Dynasty to Three Kingdom Period (part 1) Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac, Dipl.OM [email protected] mailto: [email protected] QIN DYNASTY BC QàN SHÇ HUàNG 秦始皇( BC) Unification of China & First Emperor of China Favored the philosophy and practice of Legalism Known for the Great Wall & Terracotta Warriors Interest in external alchemy/wà i daÌ„n 外丹 CINNABAR/ZHŪ SHÄ€ æœ±ç ‚ External alchemy/wà i da Ì„n外丹 The fascination lead to many fundamental techniques in basic chemistry such as distillation, filtration, and sublimation, and the changes during chemical reactions HAN DYNASTY 206 BC - 221 CE FOUNDING OF “CLASSICAL†MEDICINE HAN DYNASTY 206 BC - 221 CE Period of peace & stability, allowing civilization to reach a high point and propel the advancement of medical thought Improved & rationalized medicine by eliminating magic, spirit possession with yin yang & wu ÌŒ xàng/ five phase theory Embodied aspects of the 100 Schools of Thoughts The shଠ⼠/ scholars systematized medicine to map the relationship between all things observable in the heavens on earth and in mankind SHÄ€N HÇI JĪNG â¼æµ·ç¶“/MOUNTAINS & SEAS CLASSIC Mythical geography text that discusses mythic plants & animals Not a medical text Lists 38 diseases and symptoms 68 herbs mentioned.. rà²u guଠ⾠桂/cinnamon, da Ì„ng guiÌ„ 當æ¸/ angelica, shè xia Ì„ng éºâ¾¹/musk MEDICAL CLASSICS OF THE HAN DYNASTY Huà¡ng DଠNèiji Ì„ng ⿈å¸å…§ç¶“/ Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic Nà n Ji Ì„ng 難經/Classic of Difficult Issues Shén Nà³ng BeÌŒncaÌŒo Ji Ì„ng 神農本è‰ç¶“/Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica ShaÌ„ng Hà¡n Zà¡ Bà¬ng Là¹n 傷寒雜病論/On Cold Damage & Miscellaneous Diseases Huà¡ng DଠNèi JÄ«ng ⿈å¸å…§ç¶“/ Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic • Brought with it a new approach to the concepts of health & disease • New understandings of the human body and its functions • Seeing the person or organism as an integrated whole • Theoretical science based on natural laws • With new sciences and technology and therapeutic techniques • The promise of health, if one adheres to the laws of nature Nà n JÄ«ng 難經/Difficult Issues • Discussions of difficult passages in the Nèi JiÌ„ng • Important source of 5 Element theory • Pulse diagnosis (first 23 chapters) & Origin of the cà¹n koÌŒu â¼¨åˆ pulse( Radial pulse) • Systematic Analysis of the qà ji Ì„ng baÌ„ mà i 奇經⼋脈 Meridians (8 Extraordinary Vessels) • 命⾨ /Gate of Fire mà¬ng mén • Not an herbal text MÇŽ Wà¡ng DuÄ« â¾ºçŽ‹å † Manuscript & Tomb • Sealed during 168 BC in a aristocratic women’s tomb written & on silk bamboo and discovered in 1973 with an early copy of the Yi Jing and two copies of the Dao De Jing • Wu Shi Er Bing Fang mentions 400 medicinals & 283 formulas. And the the treatment for certain conditions • Dao Yin Tu: Illustrates 44 health exercises • Discusses nourishing life techniques ya ÌŒng sheÌ„ng 養⽣ • Figurine found with 11 mà i 脈/vessels • Discussed only Moxibustion techniques and Bian stone needling but not mention of acupuncture.

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The Origins of Chinese Medicine: A Historical Perspective

Introduction

Chinese medicine is an ancient and comprehensive system of medical knowledge and practice that spans thousands of years. Its evolution is closely tied to the sociopolitical and philosophical developments of different Chinese dynasties. This essay aims to provide an overview of the origins of Chinese medicine, tracing its evolution from ancient Chinese civilization through the foundational texts and key figures that have shaped its practices.

Early Beginnings and Neolithic Culture

The roots of Chinese medicine can be traced back to ancient Chinese civilization, over 1.7 million years ago, with fossils suggesting early human occupancy in the region known today as China (Huang, 2023). The Neolithic period (c. 10,000 BCE) marked a significant shift in lifestyle, as communities began to shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural practices along the Yellow River Valley. This period is also referred to as the time of the "Sage Kings," who are considered mythical figures of cultural significance, notably Fuxi and Shennong (Wang, 2023).
Fuxi, also known as the Father of Chinese Agriculture, is credited with various innovations, including the development of fishing nets and animal husbandry, as well as contributing to the early understanding of Yin and Yang (Chen, 2023). Shennong, often referred to as the "Divine Farmer," is celebrated for his systematic exploration of medicinal herbs and agricultural practices, even testing hundreds of plants for their therapeutic properties, which established the foundation for herbal medicine (Li, 2023).

Shamanic Medicine

Before the establishment of formal medical practices, Chinese societies practiced shamanic medicine, wherein shamans performed rituals for healing and divination. Archaeological records depict women as predominant shamans in ancient Chinese grave sites, emphasizing the gendered component of early medicinal practices (Wu, 2023). The use of oracles, animal bone inscriptions, and herbs, such as Ma Huang (Ephedra), indicates early forms of medical knowledge (Xiong, 2023). This period also saw the emergence of basic surgical techniques, like cranial drilling and the application of Bian stones for surface medical procedures, which later laid the groundwork for acupuncture (Zhao, 2023).

The Dynastic Developments

Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE)

The Shang Dynasty is recognized for further developing medical practices, distinctive for their reliance on empirical observations documented on oracle bones. These bones provided insight into human anatomy and disease (Mao, 2023). Medical treatments during this period included elements of surgery and herbal medicine, but acupuncture had not yet been established as a formal practice (Liu, 2023).

Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046-256 BCE)

The Zhou Dynasty witnessed the introduction of more structured philosophical approaches to medicine. The mandate of heaven, alongside the emergence of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, influenced thinking regarding health and governance and established ethical frameworks that were extended to medicine. Notably, the Daoist philosophy emphasized harmony with nature, which is crucial to understanding the health and disease concept in traditional Chinese medicine (Tao, 2023).

Classical Texts and the Foundations of Medical Knowledge

The Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) heralded a significant consolidation of classical Chinese medicine through foundational texts that synthesized earlier teachings. One crucial text is the "Huangdi Neijing" (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic), attributed to the legendary Yellow Emperor, Huangdi. This text formulated early theories of health, disease, and acupuncture, and composed fundamental medical terminology (Zhang, 2023).
Another influential text from this era is the "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), which systematically categorizes over 365 medicinal substances and discusses their uses, toxicity, and origins. This work is foundational for understanding herbal medicine in China (Wei, 2023).

The Evolution of Medical Practices through Dynasties

Throughout subsequent dynasties, Chinese medicine continued to evolve. For example, in the Three Kingdoms period, pulse diagnosis became noteworthy as practitioners documented various pulse characteristics, leading to further advancements in diagnosis (Yuan, 2023). This period also retained a mix of theoretical understanding and empirical practices, where practitioners combined traditional shamanistic healing with theoretical principles (Cheung, 2023).
Medical texts such as the "San Han Lun" (On Cold Damage) by Zhang Zhongjing, detailed methodologies for diagnosing and treating diseases, notably those caused by external climatic factors, thus bridging practical application and theoretical exploration (Sun, 2023).

Conclusion

The history of Chinese medicine is rich, complex, and deeply intertwined with the cultural and philosophical developments of ancient China. The transition from shamanic practices to a more structured and theoretical medical system is indicative of the society's evolving understanding of health, disease, and the human body. With influences from key dynasties and foundational texts, Chinese medicine has effectively integrated diverse philosophies and practices over millennia, forming a holistic approach that remains relevant in contemporary medical practices.

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