Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Health Preservation, and Pharmacology 中医医学经典＋养生＋药理

1. 1 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 13kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds

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   Family members, does anyone understand this? I bought a copy of the original Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, but I couldn't understand it. However, this makes it very easy to understand, and it's also very good to read. I really admire the author; the writing is amazing. It's incredible that someone can thoroughly understand a book and then write it in such simple and easy-to-understand language. Friends who like Traditional Chinese Medicine and want to improve their health should definitely buy this!

2. 2 中 Fifty Years in the World of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医江湖五十年 Chen Banxia陈半夏Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted For historical reasons, most people know little about traditional Chinese medicine, and some are even prejudiced against it. Yet firsthand medical experience is undoubtedly the best way to understand it. The author recounts his own journey studying medicine, as well as those of his master and grandmaster. In particular, he tells the story of his master, known as “A Heart Devoted to Medicine,” who began studying medicine at the age of eight and has now practiced for fifty years. The book offers r 6.6kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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   My longing for you is like flowing water, endless. I'll spend the longest nights with you, wanting to be your best friend.

3. 3 华 The Last Traditional Chinese Doctor in China 华夏最后一个中医 Yiwu Yu亿屋鱼Urban515k WordsCompleted Chen Qing is a young Chinese medicine practitioner just starting out. On his first day seeing patients, he discovers that he can actually hear his patients’ internal organs talking... Spleen: Brrr, it’s so cold. That fatty ate thirteen popsicles yesterday. I nearly froze to death. Lungs: Don’t get me started. He spent all night burping yesterday. I couldn’t get a wink of sleep. What a pain in the lungs. Liver: Stop complaining. He’s just a little greedy. It’s no big deal. Look at how he’s stayed 43.4kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
4. 4 针 The Acupuncturist's Strange Tales 针灸师的异闻录 Wen Wusu文无素问Urban195k WordsCompleted The Clinical Adventures of an Acupuncturist and His Friends in the Mystical Arts: When acupuncture meets the mystical arts, and medical principles shed light on strange phenomena. A book that will make you see Chinese medicine anew, from the transmission of pathogenic qi to spirit-light divination and fire offerings, unveiling the invisible battlefield of life behind Chinese medicine. Perhaps one day, in the hands of a Chinese medicine practitioner, it can become a reference book for finding the 3.8kReads8.9Score75514d adds

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   This one is quite good too, give it a try.

5. 5 道EN Notes from a Taoist Medicine Clinic 道医馆笔记 Ling An苓安Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [All plotlines in this book are fictional and included solely for the purposes of the story. They do not represent real-life views. Please keep that in mind and don't confuse fiction with reality.] After graduating with a master's degree from an ordinary university of traditional Chinese medicine, the protagonist didn't go to work at a hospital. Instead, they joined a Daoist medical clinic and began recording their encounters with strange and baffling illnesses. 225.5kReads9.5Score81.9k14d adds
6. 6 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A book to help you understand the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine!

7. 7 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
8. 8 药 The Return of Medicine 药归 Free Gecha'er Bird自由格查尔鸟Fantastical Romance414k WordsOngoing The mole at the corner of my left eye lets me see the spirits of every medicinal herb. Cassia Twig is a young man bathed in summer sunshine. Chinese Angelica carries seventy years of longing. Aconite, tempered through seven cycles of water and fire, can draw the fading yang energy back into someone on the brink of death. They have seen Zhang Zhongjing’s snow, basked in the sun with Sun Simiao, and followed Li Shizhen over cliffs. With this band of ancient herb spirits at my side, I run a litt 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I think this book is pretty good. Compared to other professional books on traditional Chinese medicine, this one is easier to read. It's a very gentle, even idyllic, novel about traditional Chinese medicine. However, it's still being serialized. I think the subject matter is quite good.

9. 9 赤 The Barefoot Chinese Medicine Doctor 赤脚中医 Happy Waters, Green Peak乐水青峰Urban879k WordsOngoing Pluck a handful of grass, pick up a needle: relieve people’s pain and save their lives. A folk healer from the very bottom of society continues the timeless legend and myth of traditional Chinese medicine... From July 28 onward, four chapters will be released daily. 985Reads8.7Score18614d adds

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   If no one protects you, then you're so cool you have no weaknesses.

10. 10 医 The Medical and Martial World 医武江湖 Yong Zhi用之Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing What is Chinese medicine? Is it a technique or a Way? What is the world of the jianghu? Is it black or white? This story tells of the first half of a life spent entering the Way through medicine, taking you into the real jianghu and revealing the most mysterious parts of traditional culture, as well as the good and evil buried deep in human nature. 1.9kReads8.9Score24714d adds
11. 11 医 A Doctor's Skill Shakes the Capital 医手遮天闯都城 Evil Bullet邪恶子弹Urban2.8M WordsCompleted College student Lin Xiaoxuan has had one misfortune after another. Framed by his classmates, he is expelled and sent home, only for his mother to be beaten by a local bully, leaving her bedridden with a shattered spine. Seeking revenge for her, Lin is instead left with a broken leg and a disfigured face, and has no choice but to become a beggar. But fate takes an unexpected turn: after a car accident, he inherits the legacy of a divine physician. From then on, Lin Xiaoxuan masters medicine and c 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5k14d adds

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    Lin Xiaoxuan, a vibrant college student, should have been pursuing his dreams on campus, but fate dealt him a cruel blow. His classmates' malicious schemes led to his expulsion from school, forcing him to return home in disgrace. But misfortune didn't stop there; the brutality of a local bully compounded his suffering, breaking his mother's vertebrae and leaving her paralyzed. Lin Xiaoxuan fought back in anger, but was no match for the bully, suffering a broken leg and disfigurement, forced to beg on the streets, his dignity shattered. However, the wheels of fate quietly turned. After a car accident, he unexpectedly received the inheritance of a mysterious medical immortal. From then on, Lin Xiaoxuan devoted himself to studying medicine and diligently cultivating his skills, achieving a powerful comeback in the city. He overcame all obstacles, slaying his enemies, and as a divine healer, he dominated the bustling city, transforming from a destitute beggar into a legendary powerhouse. Thus, the story of "The Genius Beggar Doctor" begins.

12. 12 穿 Transmigrated as Xilai Le, I Specialize in Curing Doctors Who Brag About Their Ancestral Reputations 穿越成喜来乐我专治祖传名医不服 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Male-Channel Fanfiction422k WordsCompleted Keywords: medical duels, clashes of medical theories, ancestral secret remedies, battles for supremacy in medicine, face-slapping, reversals, satisfying payoffs, hooks, System progression. Medical duel system: The renowned physicians of the realm are ranked into nine grades and three tiers. Each tier has a “medical token.” The winner of a challenge claims the token, while the loser forfeits their reputation. - Medical System: Xilaile awakens the “Medical System.” Every time he treats a rare co 77Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The book contains a lot of medical, pharmacological, and health-preserving knowledge.

13. 13 扶 The Fall of Fusang: Chronicle of the Ten Suns 扶桑坠：十日纪 Chen Junyang陈君阳Eastern Fantasy120k WordsCompleted The Fall of Fusang: The Ten Suns follows Ling Jun’s growth and records, weaving together a four-part epic about the rise and transformation of an ancient civilization. Volume One, The Ten Suns Shine Bright, focuses on the Age of the Ten Suns. Ling Jun accompanies Xi He as they climb the towering Fusang tree and explore the moon palace observatory. He witnesses the Starwatchers protecting celestial knowledge, and sees Gong Gong clash with Fu Xi over their beliefs after questioning the “barriers b —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "The Fall of Fusang: The Ten Suns" unfolds in a grand structure of 4 volumes and 60 episodes, composing an elegy and hymn to ancient civilization. Beneath the luminous balance of the ten suns lurks crisis; hope is born from the collapse of the celestial pillar; strength is forged in the struggle against the raging floods; and oblivion is hidden within the inheritance of a new era. The wise responsibility of Fuxi, the survival wisdom of Nuwa, the sacrificial spirit of Yandi, and the steadfast record-keeping of Lingjun—each character shines brightly in the torrent of history. The book encompasses both scenes of fierce battles and tender moments of inheritance; it includes hardcore celestial knowledge and details of flood control, as well as tender humanity and emotions, fulfilling all your expectations for a fantasy epic.

14. 14 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.1kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds

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    This book contains traditional Chinese medicine.

15. 15 药 The Fragrance of Medicine 药箱药香 Itchy Fur痒痒毛Historical353k WordsCompleted Not long after his birth, Niu Niu dies in a devastating plague. His body decays and disappears, while another soul quietly transmigrates to the Han Dynasty. At that time, war rages across the land, people struggle to survive, corpses litter the fields, and a rampant plague claims the lives of Niu Niu’s parents. With their dying breaths, they tell him to seek out his great-uncle Zhang Zhongjing, the governor of Changsha and a practicing physician. Impressed by Niu Niu’s extraordinary talent and g 153Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It will definitely become a classic once it's officially published!

16. 16 萧 The Xiao Family Stage 萧家台子 Zuo Daotian左道天Urban234k WordsOngoing In the war-torn years of the resistance against Japan, the Xiao clan of Jiangxi upheld a thousand-year tradition of Daoist medicine, answering the nation’s call with the heart of healers. The six sons left home, armed with silver needles as swords and herbs as armor, protecting their family’s medical legacy amid the smoke of war and the tides of change. From practicing medicine aboard a houseboat in Changsha to holding fast and embracing innovation amid the currents of history, three generations 22Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 救 Help! My Traditional Chinese Medicine System Gives Cash Back 救命！我的中药系统能返现 Li Conghou of Cambridge剑桥的李从厚Urban690k WordsCompleted Chen Ping, a mediocre graduate of a traditional Chinese medicine college, was fired from a medicated cuisine restaurant because his trembling hands made diagnosis impossible. His life hit rock bottom. Just as he was losing hope, he unexpectedly activated the Shennong Cashback System. Complete tasks by curing patients and earn cash rewards, but spend it all before the deadline! The System also holds lost medical secrets, knowledge of authentic medicinal herbs, and an even greater conspiracy. From 2Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 仙 Immortal Farming Sets the Plains Ablaze 仙农燎原 Haotian of the Land of Jizhou冀州大地的昊天Urban608k WordsCompleted The Immortal Farmer’s Prairie Fire is an epic about safeguarding: protecting medicinal fields, traditional methods, and the convictions we hold dear. It is also an epic about passing on a legacy: putting down roots in the soil and carrying the flame far and wide. The story begins with three mu of medicinal fields in Xishan Village, deep in the mountains. His mother leaves him one last instruction before she dies: “Hold on to it.” Li Jianliang doesn’t understand the weight of those words. He only 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Malays and Indians are starting to drink health-promoting teas? When health becomes a common language, cultural barriers are bridged. #CrossculturalInnovation #HealthWithoutBorders #TraditionalMedicine Malays and Indians are starting to drink health-promoting teas? When health becomes a common language, cultural barriers are bridged.

19. 19 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score10114d adds

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    A wonderful book for nurturing the mind!

20. 20 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score31614d adds
21. 21 奔 An Absurd Journey to the Mountains and Seas 奔赴山海荒诞 Xiaofeng Studio筱枫工作室Urban287k WordsOngoing At thirty-four, Yu Xiaofeng walked away with nothing, leaving his ex-wife the entire family fortune. With 300,000 yuan in his pocket and his child-prodigy daughter by his side, he set out to start over. He was adrift at rock bottom when his extraordinary talent for deduction swept him into a national undertaking tied to the livelihood of the country and its people. He is no playboy surrounded by women for his own amusement. Every woman at his side has a purpose and a destiny: his leading lady i 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hellfire burns away illusion, and the chosen ones guard a sliver of true human affection. Modern emotions resonate with reality, conflicts are intense, and the ending is heartwarming; the more you read, the more you understand and connect with it.

22. 22 地 Hellfire: The Chosen One 地狱之火：天选者 Xiaofeng Studio筱枫工作室Urban338k WordsCompleted Wei Xiaorong wrapped up her work and raced all the way home. What the hell! In such a hurry? The landlady had opened her door before she’d even gotten home! Wei Xiaorong charged inside, determined to demand another month’s rent as compensation. Otherwise, there was no way she was moving out today! Wait, who was this? Who the hell are you?! Those eyes! That face! That dashing, devastatingly handsome look! Wei Xiaorong threw herself at him and burst into tears, cursing as she sobbed: “You wretched 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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