In 1645, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, Chinese society was in turmoil. Li Zicheng, the leader of the peasant rebel army, broke through Beijing, the Ming Dynasty fell, and the short-lived Dashun regime was immediately established. Soon, the Qing army took advantage of the situation and dominated the country. At this turning point in history, the social order collapsed and the people lived in hardship. It was during this period that TCM was developed and inherited to a certain extent, especially for the understanding of the relationship between human health and the natural environment, in which the study of sweat is a part of the theory of TCM.
In a small village in Huguang province, TCM practitioner Zhao Yuan noticed that many villagers were sweating frequently for unknown reasons, especially at night. This caused him to pay great attention. Zhao Yuan, who is about 50 years old, is the only physician in the village and a local herbalist who is trusted by the villagers.
One evening, Zhang Laohan in the village came to Zhao Yuan, he was sweating profusely and looked very anxious. "Doctor Zhao, I'm sweating all over my body, and I can barely sleep at night, what's wrong?"
Zhao Yuan asked Zhang Laohan to sit down and asked him in detail about his eating habits and recent life. Through the conversation, Zhao Yuan discovered that Zhang Laohan had too much salt in his diet recently, and he often drank alcohol to relieve his sorrows. "Lao Zhang, you are overheated, too damp, and sweating like pulp, which is a manifestation of seeking balance in your body."
Zhao Yuan prepared a few herbs for Zhang Laohan to clear away heat and dampness, and instructed him to adjust his eating habits. He also told Zhang Laohan that sweat is not only a way to regulate body temperature, but also a reflection of the state of the body.
The next day, Zhao Yuan set up a temporary consultation point under the big locust tree at the entrance of the village, ready to answer more villagers' doubts about sweat. The villagers sat around the tree, and Zhao Yuankai spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, sweat, according to our understanding of Chinese medicine, is a manifestation of the balance of yin and yang in the body. Excessive sweating may be due to excessive internal heat or heavy moisture. Everyone's situation is different, and only by prescribing the right medicine can we really solve the problem. Zhao Yuan explained while checking the pulse of the villagers.
In this way, Zhao Yuan not only solved the health problems of the villagers, but also let them understand the deep meaning behind sweat. The villagers began to pay attention to a balanced diet in their daily lives, drinking less alcohol and eating more vegetables and fruits, and their living habits gradually improved.
Time is like flowing water, and Zhao Yuan's concept of traditional Chinese medicine has gradually taken root in the hearts of the people. The health of the villagers has improved significantly, and Zhao Yuan is also respected and loved by more people because of his profound medical skills and selfless dedication.
In that war-torn era, Zhao Yuan used the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to decipher the secrets of the body for the villagers, allowing people to see that even in the most turbulent times, the small details of life hide the wisdom of survival and health. Sweat, a seemingly ordinary physiological phenomenon, carries the profound truth of the interaction between the human body and the natural environment. Through Zhao Yuan's story, we not only learned about traditional Chinese medicine about sweat, but also saw the practical value of traditional wisdom in modern society. Let's remember that every drop of sweat can be a reflection of our health and lifestyle choices, the way our bodies talk to us. In the fast-paced world of modern life, this ancient wisdom still shines with curiosity and self-care.