Urban Miracle Doctor
Chapter 272 - 272 272 Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture Part 3

272: Chapter 272 Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture (Part 3) 272: Chapter 272 Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture (Part 3) Seeing the disbelief in the eyes of the people below, Qin Han chuckled lightly and said, “So, don’t underestimate these teachings passed down from our ancestors, every drink and peck contains a truth, and considering the ancient people didn’t have the advanced equipment for study that we do now, you can imagine how hard it was for them to summarize these experiences.”

“The most well-known example is ‘Shennong testing a hundred herbs!'”

“Imagine, a person using his own body to test the effects of drugs, the interactions between drugs, what kind of spirit is that?

Although myths depict Shennong as a deity, I believe that this is a form of respect for him.

That’s why later generations called him the Medicine Ancestor and also the Yan Emperor!”

“I think this is rightfully assigned to his name!”

“With over 5,000 years of accumulated experience in traditional Chinese medicine, what reason do we have not to further promote it?

This is the least respect we as doctors can show to the Medicine Ancestor!”

After these words, Qin Han was somewhat excited, but everyone in the audience could sense the determination in Qin Han’s eyes, a doctor’s resolve to heal the world.

Qin Han paused for a moment, then continued, “Alright, the last thing I want to talk about is contraindications.”

“Contradictions mean that using two types of drugs together can produce severe toxic side effects.”

For example, licorice contraindicates with kansui, euphorbia, seaweed, and daphne;

aconite contraindicates with fritillaria, snakegourd, pinellia, bryony, and bistort;

and glauber’s salt contraindicates with ginseng, adenophora, danshen, scrophularia, asarum, and peony.”

This is known as the eighteen antagonisms.

In the Compendium of Materia Medica, there’s a proverb:

“The Compendium explicitly lists eighteen antagonisms,”

“Pinellia, snakegourd, fritillaria, bryony, and bistort assail aconite,”

“Seaweed, euphorbia, kansui, and daphne all feud with licorice,”

“Ginseng, danshen, adenophora, scrophularia, asarum, red peony, and white peony betray glauber’s salt.”

Having said this, Qin Han added, “I’ll mention briefly here that besides these eighteen antagonisms, there is also a nineteenth called ‘fear.’ Today, I’ve spoken quite a bit, so let’s discuss it next time when we have the opportunity.”

Qin Han said, “The seven emotions formula includes the rules for using medication in traditional Chinese medicine.

Sometimes, I say things, and you might not remember, but after you research them, you will discover their subtleties.

Studying traditional Chinese medicine can be dull, and it’s not as easily engaging as studying Western medicine, but as you delve deeper, you will find a lot of flavor.

I hope one day someone among you will tell me, Dr.

Qin, I’ve discovered a certain herb; it can be paired with what, what is its effect, what is its pharmacology?

Then, my lecture on the seven emotions today would not have been in vain.”

Qin Han placed the chalk into the chalk box beside him: “That’s all for today’s lecture.

Some might wonder why I chose this topic instead of going over medical records.

What I want to say is that a single medical record can only make you remember one prescription and method, but mastering the seven emotions formula means mastering the skill to develop a path in medicine.”

“Doctor Qin, does the medicinal use of food relate to medicinal diets?” one of the students stood up and asked.

Qin Han laughed upon hearing this, “You also mentioned medicinal use of food, so when people consume these medicinally used foods to fullness, doesn’t it become a diet?

Since it is a diet, it naturally becomes a medicinal diet.”

He then added, “Speaking of medicinal diets, remember that we often use them at home too.

For example, adding some minced garlic when stir-frying spinach makes it tastier, and adding the right seasonings when boiling chicken soup helps remove the gamey smell and makes it more comfortable to drink.

Actually, these are all forms of everyday medicinal diets.”

“Doesn’t that mean we, the people of Long Nation, are eating medicinal diets every day?” a student commented with a laugh.

“Otherwise, why would those foreigners almost want to eat up their own tongues when eating Chinese food?” Qin Han winked and said.

Everyone was amused by Qin Han’s demeanor.

“Furthermore, about the compatibility of emotions, why did I make it the first lesson when I met you?

Because the compatibility of emotions is generally valued by experienced traditional Chinese doctors, whereas newcomers to traditional Chinese medicine may not pay as much attention to it.

So I wanted you to understand that in traditional Chinese medicine, even a single herb should not be overlooked.

Did you get that?”

“Doctor Qin, we remembered!” the students below responded.

The elders sitting at the back of the auditorium also nodded their heads; although they had not yet seen Qin Han’s medical skills, they were impressed by his understanding of traditional Chinese medicine.

Then, a male student stood up and asked, “Doctor Qin, you just mentioned ‘Doctors treat and save lives.’ Could you explain your understanding of these four words?”

“To treat and save lives, doctors must prioritize treatment first — ‘once the disease is removed, the person is at ease.’ I guess you’re asking whether doctors should treat without consultation fees, right?”

“Yes, Doctor Qin!

That was my question, just…”

Qin Han looked at the somewhat introverted male student and said, “Just that you are a bit afraid that asking this question might lead to mockery from others or being shunned by hospitals because in modern society, without money, one cannot receive medical treatment.

But what I want to tell you is that ‘Doctors treat and save lives’ also depends on the actual situation, as the saying goes, ‘When poor, look after oneself; when achieving, consider the world.’

“Within your capabilities, you must perform a doctor’s duty!

Do you understand?”

“Understood, Doctor Qin, if my father had met you back then, he might not have died,” the male student said with a somber tone.

“Everyone’s values differ, even I would choose to take care of myself first when facing irresolvable factors.

It is human nature and is not shameful!”

“I guess it’s because of what happened to your father that you chose to study medicine.

So you should focus more on studying medical skills.

Only when your medical skills become more superb can you save more people like your father.

Right?”

“Thank you, Doctor Qin!” The male student bowed deeply to Qin Han from a distance.

“Doctor Qin, I also have a question,” another male student stood up.

Just as Qin Han was about to speak, he heard the bell ring and could only say with a smile, “That’s it for today’s class.

Let’s chat next time.”

“Thank you, Doctor Qin.” All the students present thanked Qin Han.

After the students had left the auditorium, Sun Pinghui came up to Qin Han with some excitement: “Young Qin, you lectured wonderfully today.

Whenever you find the time, you must come more often; these students are indeed the future hope of traditional Chinese medicine!”

Qin Han was also influenced by today’s learning atmosphere and promptly nodded in agreement, “I will definitely try my best to come.”