by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
“From ancient times two principles are important in medicine: harmonisation, which means to avoid the use of harsh and violent drugs; and gentleness, which means not to rush after symptomatic relief.” Ding Ganren 丁甘仁 Early 20th century physician (trans...
by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
“To embody the totality of the Way … is the way of the scholar. To use an aspect of the Way so that the world may escape the horrors of disease and wasteful early death … is the way of the physician.” Wu Cheng 吳城,13th century Chinese...
by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
“There exist no miraculous methods in the world, only plain ones, and the perfection of the plain is miraculous.” Fei Boxiong 費伯雄 Famous 19th century Chinese medicine physician
by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
Shao said, “In recent days, I have had a lot of business with people. I am afraid I may neglect my study.” Master Lu said, “In that case, you should study right in the midst of your business with people. People today think business is business and study is study: they...
by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
On the practice of medicine The physician takes care of people’s life. He is placed at the head of the hundred arts and crafts, sitting with equal footing of the premier and minister. It is the art of humanity. One should not look down on the physician as practicing...
by Greg Bantick | Jun 21, 2012 | Traditional Medicine
1. Dispelling pathogenic wind, cold and heat Functions -by warming moxibustion helps to move qi and blood -relax the muscles and tendons -strengthen digestion Indications -wind, cold, damp bi syndrome -abdominal pain, diarrhea and dysmeorrhea from cold 2. Regulating...