Introduction to The Path of Chinese Medicine's Inheritance
This is a story about the inheritance and development of Chinese medicine. The protagonist, Xia Hai, first becomes interested in Chinese medicine because of his second sister's painful periods, then sets off on a difficult but determined journey to study medicine. From his youthful school days to making his way overseas, he continually explores the field of Chinese medicine. Though he endures academic controversies and a rocky love life, he never loses his passion or dedication.
Overseas, he treats Chinese patients and foreigners alike. As his reputation grows, he returns home to devote himself to education, founding an academy to pass on Chinese medicine and carefully training new practitioners. He conducts in-depth research into classical formulas and dares to innovate, combining traditional arts of divination and calculation with Chinese medicine to explore new ways of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. He works to discover and document medicines associated with particular regions and to preserve and innovate processing techniques. He also promotes preventive Chinese medicine in homes and communities, developing versatile essential oils to support family health care.
Along the way, he faces countless challenges and doubts. Traditional Chinese medicine authorities and Western medical researchers reject his academic ideas, while scams tarnish efforts to promote Chinese medicine. Yet with his profound medical skills, steadfast convictions, and tireless efforts, he overcomes crisis after crisis. He helps Chinese medicine shine in modern society, writing a magnificent chapter in its inheritance and development. More people come to appreciate the wisdom and appeal of this ancient discipline, and to see the hope and promise of Chinese medicine reaching the world and improving human health.
