Urban Miracle Doctor
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519: 519 519: 519 Looking at Qin Han, who had finished speaking and stood quietly on the podium, Sun Pinghui nodded in agreement in his heart.

Medicine and philosophy!

Well said, philosophy encompasses the principles of all things, and Traditional Chinese Medicine uses the principles of all things to heal and save lives.

It’s not uncommon for people to know that philosophy is embedded in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but there are very few who can articulate the connection between medicine and philosophy.

Sun Pinghui believed that after today’s lecture, this group of students would definitely have a new understanding of medicine, both in the concept of practicing medicine and the methodology of learning.

It seemed that Qin Han’s medical attainments must have improved again.

Sun Pinghui wondered if he had reached the realm of a “Medical Emperor.”

“Our five organs and six viscera correspond to the five elements and interact with each other through generation and inhibition.

A balanced Yin and Yang in the human body means health; an imbalance leads to sickness,”

“This theory of Yin and Yang, in fact, uses the laws of unity of opposites and mutual complementation between things to judge and analyze a person’s physiological and pathological conditions, and then to provide the appropriate treatment.” Qin Han saw that the attitude of the audience had changed a lot and nodded with satisfaction, continuing to speak.

At that moment, Qin Han saw a female student raise her hand and nodded to her, signaling her to ask her question.

“Teacher, many people think these theories are very esoteric and unclear.

For example, the so-called meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine cannot actually be found.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is not recognized by many people precisely because many aspects of it have not been scientifically validated!”

The female student spoke earnestly, “I’m not questioning our Traditional Chinese Medicine, but I am troubled by this issue!”

Qin Han also knew that issues like these couldn’t be proven theoretically by these students, or even by the old professors.

He then nodded, smiled faintly, and continued:

“Actually, it can be explained clearly.”

“Take, for instance, the theory of Yin and Yang and the five elements.

What does the liver correspond to, what does the stomach correspond to?

It seems like there’s no basis, but that’s because you’re not using life anatomy as a foundation.”

“That’s why I propose a concept: introspective anatomy.

Introspective is a term used in Buddhism in our country, meant for quietly observing the relationships between the five organs and six viscera and the circulation of Qi and blood.”

“Why do we say meridians can’t be found?

Meridians are the flow of Qi and blood, which can only be manifested in the living body, and obviously can’t be found in a corpse.

This is our own life science, which has had its own set of scientific theories for a long time.”

“Traditional Chinese Medicine aims to mobilize the body’s own self-healing capabilities to the fullest extent rather than relying on external forces such as medications and surgery to solve problems.

Many homeopathy and natural therapies have emerged in the West, basically adopting the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, such as avoiding medication and using physical therapies like massage, acupressure, and acupuncture instead, trying to identify the cause of illness rather than just addressing its surface symptoms.”

After Qin Han had finished, the room fell into silence once again.

Qin Han also gave them some time to think.

Turning his head, he glanced at Sun Pinghui and noticed Sun Pinghui giving him a thumbs up.

Qin Han rolled his eyes at Sun Pinghui and then turned back to the female student in front of him.

An expression of contemplation appeared on the female student’s face, and after a while, she finally said, “I’ve learned a lot from what the teacher just said.”

Qin Han signaled for the female student to sit down, and just as she did, another student raised a hand and stood up.

“Dr.

Qin, I have a question that I would like your help in understanding.

There’s a saying, ‘Without seeking treatment, one often relies on Traditional Chinese Medicine.’ How should this be understood?”

A look of appreciation crossed Qin Han’s face.

This student’s question clearly showed a certain depth of understanding, proving that the student must have done a significant amount of reading on medical literature.

Qin Han then said with a smile, “Why is it called Traditional Chinese Medicine?”

“Modern people understand it as the name derived from our nation’s medical skills, which of course I don’t object to.

But you should understand it fundamentally!

This phrase cited by the student comes from ‘Han Shu.

Yi Wen Zhi.

Fang Ji Lve,’ specifically from the section on medical formulas.

‘Without seeking treatment, one often relies on Traditional Chinese Medicine.'”

“Traditional Chinese medicine is not just about curing illnesses, but about maintaining health and treating people—the primary goal is to treat the person, and the second is to cure the disease.

Qian Dazhao from the Qing dynasty even mentioned, ‘True traditional Chinese medicine doesn’t rely on medicine.’

“The ‘traditional Chinese medicine’ being discussed here isn’t the contemporary understanding of the term, but rather the traditional concept from within the Dragon Nation, which includes upper, middle, and lower medicine—’the upper heals the state, the middle heals the person, the lower heals the illness.’ Upper medicine prevents disease, middle medicine treats impending illness, and lower medicine treats established diseases.”

“This middle medicine is about balance, maintaining a state of moderate evenness.

Our goal in health maintenance is to seek this balance, this moderate evenness.”

Qin Han deeply felt the state of the students studying traditional Chinese medicine; they knew a lot of knowledge, but due to educational reasons, very few of them truly understood the principles of medicine.

Now, Qin Han seemed to be increasing the solidity of their foundation!

“Dr.

Qin, am I right in thinking that what you’ve just said means that traditional Chinese medicine should practice certain philosophies more often than just treating illnesses?”

At this moment, a professor sitting in the front row raised his hand to ask a question.

Qin Han didn’t look at the person; he knew that this individual was most likely educated abroad and filled with Western ways of thinking.

However, since it was an academic discussion, Qin Han certainly wouldn’t lose his temper and, smiling, said:

“Do you know about traditional Chinese medicine being the ‘study of life’ within traditional Chinese culture?”

Hearing Qin Han’s counter-question, the professor nodded his head.

He wasn’t looking to make things difficult for Qin Han but was just a bit puzzled and replied, “I have heard of it.”

“Teacher, can you explain it to us?” The students below, also curious, asked upon hearing this.

When Qin Han heard the professor say so, he knew that the man had not grasped the true meaning of the phrase.

So, he nodded and said, “What I was discussing earlier was all about how traditional Chinese medicine is the ‘study of life’ within traditional Chinese culture.”

“The latter ‘life’ refers to life itself, with the preceding ‘life’ serving as a verb, to emphasize the continuation of life, how to prolong life and live healthier and longer.”

“In traditional Chinese culture, traditional Chinese medicine has been defined as the ‘tools of life,’ comprising various tools and methods to maintain the health and beauty of life.”

“It is also said, ‘Dietary therapy is better than medical therapy,’ which is the same principle.”

While Qin Han was lecturing at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhong Wanshan had arrived at the Qin Family Medical Hall, looking at Zhong Yuanliang standing in front of the door, his irritation immediately flared up.

Zhong Yuanliang had been back for three days, and if it weren’t for Zhong Wanshan calling Zhang Henian to inquire about Zhang Yalin’s condition just then, he wouldn’t have known Zhong Yuanliang had already returned.

Observing Zhong Wanshan’s furious demeanor, Zhong Yuanliang hurriedly put on a smile and said, “Grandpa, you’re here!

Come in!”

He then turned back and shouted toward Zhang Yalin, “Wife, brew a cup of tea for the old master!” While speaking, he kept winking at Zhang Yalin.

Instantly understanding Zhong Yuanliang’s intention, Zhang Yalin quickly rose and came to the door, about to speak when Zhong Wanshan said, “Take it slow!

Take it slow!

You’re not a little girl anymore, be careful, no need for tea, I’ll leave after I handle my business!

Go back and rest.”

Following that, Zhong Wanshan told Zhong Yuanliang, “Come with me to the back garden!”

Once the two entered the back garden, everyone in the medical hall heard a surge of grunting noises.

About fifteen minutes later, Zhong Wanshan returned to the hall, looking very pleased with himself, and left a remark, “Come home for dinner tonight!” before departing.