buddhism, chinese traditional culture, emperor taizong, li shimin, sun simiao

Sun Simiao Waited 50 Years for Li Shimin

In traditional Chinese culture, Buddhism emphasizes predestined relationships among people: between husbands and wives, relatives and friends, and rulers and ministers. The encounter between Sun Simiao and Emperor Taizong of Tang, born Li Shimin, was also predestined. Sun Simiao was a Chinese physician and writer of the Sui and Tang dynasties. He was titled China’s “King of Medicine” for ...

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Emperor Taizong.

‘King of Medicine’ Sun Simiao’s Precious Methods for Preserving Good Health

In ancient China there lived a famous medical doctor and pharmacologist named Sun Simiao (A.D. 541-682). Sun was so respected by later generations that he came to be called the “King of Medicine’.’ He not only advocated for health preservation among his patients, but he personally practiced the things he recommended.  According to legend, at the age ...

Tatiana Denning

Elderly couple walking through a park.

‘Discovery’ of an Invisible Organ called a Meridian

In 2018, American scientists published an article in the journal Scientific Reports of Nature, stating that they had uncovered an invisible organ called “interstitium,” or what Chinese medicine calls meridians. Scientists say that the latest discoveries have revealed a “highway” of fluid flow in the human body. This highway seems to be everywhere — under ...

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Female acupuncture meridians.

Practicing Medicine Requires Medical Ethics

In the past, famous Chinese doctors believed that practicing medicine was a benevolent job, and doing it well required them to be caring and considerate to the sick, as well as to be dedicated to treating them with all their efforts. Sun Simiao, a well-known Chinese physician, even advocated treating the rich and the poor ...

Mikel Davis

A cup sitting on an open book containing Chinese writing.

12 Health Tips From the Father of Chinese Medicine, Sun Simiao

Sun Simiao (A.D. 581-682), a famous Chinese physician in the Tang Dynasty, passed down 12 health tips. The tips are simple and easy to do. If you practice them consistently, they can improve your health and promote longevity.  12 health tips of Sun Simiao 1. Head twist Place your hands on your waist, close your ...

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Sun Simiao.