橘井泉香潤萬崇，鍍盡風霜也是金——中醫是給予世界的第五大發明

在華夏這片古老而神奇的土地上，中醫學宛如一座巍峨的智慧之山，歷經數千年的風雨洗禮，依然屹立不倒，散發着獨特的魅力。它作爲我國原創的知識體系，在人民羣衆之中有着深厚得如同陳年老酒般醇香的基礎，易學、易懂、易用，恰似一位親切的老友，默默地守護着我們的健康。

咱們先瞧瞧這中醫學在解決實際問題上的能耐。如今，看病難、看病貴就像兩塊沉重的巨石，壓在老百姓的心頭。去醫院看病，排隊掛號像趕大集，檢查費用高得讓人咋舌。而中醫學卻像是一位身懷絕技的俠客，輕裝上陣，以簡便廉驗的特點，爲老百姓排憂解難。就拿感冒來說，這是生活中再常見不過的小毛病了。去醫院，醫生可能會開一大堆西藥，花費不少錢不說，有時候喫了還不見好。可要是懂點中醫，用點生薑、蔥白煮煮水，發發汗，說不定睡一覺就好了。據不完全統計，在一些基層地區，通過中醫方法治療常見疾病的費用，相比西醫能降低三分之一甚至更多。這可不是個小數目啊，對於那些經濟並不寬裕的家庭來說，中醫就是他們健康的“守護神”。

中醫學不僅在治療疾病上有着顯著的效果，在維護健康方面更是功不可沒。它就像一位細心的園丁，精心呵護着我們身體的“花園”。中醫的養生保健方法，那可是豐富多彩，什麼太極拳、八段錦，就像一套套神奇的健身操，每天練一練，能讓我們的身體充滿活力。還有那四季養生之道，春天要喫些什麼養肝，夏天要怎麼清熱解暑，秋天該如何潤肺，冬天又要怎樣補腎，這些知識就像一本本生活的寶典，指導着我們如何順應自然，保持健康。就像古代的養生家孫思邈，活了一百多歲，他一生都遵循中醫的養生原則，可見中醫養生保健的威力。

中醫學更是中國給予世界的第五大發明，這可不是我瞎吹。在古代，中醫就通過絲綢之路等途徑，傳播到了世界各地。日本的漢方醫學、韓國的韓醫學、越南的東醫學，都是以中醫爲基礎發展起來的。如今，中醫在世界上的影響力越來越大，越來越多的外國人開始學習中醫、研究中醫。就像一場跨越國界的健康盛宴，中醫正吸引着全世界的人前來品嚐。

那麼，我們該如何深入瞭解中醫學這座智慧之山呢？通過學習中醫的歷史概況，就像打開了一扇通往過去的大門，我們可以看到古代中醫先賢們是如何在艱苦的條件下，不斷探索和實踐，爲中醫的發展奠定了堅實的基礎。從神農嘗百草到華佗發明麻沸散，從張仲景著《傷寒雜病論》到李時珍編纂《本草綱目》，這些偉大的成就就像一顆顆璀璨的星星，照亮了中醫發展的道路。

學習中醫的基礎理論構成，就像是搭建一座房子的框架。陰陽五行、臟腑經絡，這些看似抽象的概念，其實是中醫認識人體和疾病的鑰匙。就像一把神奇的密碼鎖，只有掌握了正確的密碼，才能打開健康的大門。比如，中醫認爲人體是一個有機的整體，各個臟腑之間相互關聯、相互影響。如果肝臟出了問題，可能會影響到脾胃的功能，這就是中醫整體觀念的體現。

中醫的診法治病特色，更是獨具魅力。望、聞、問、切，就像四位高明的偵探，通過觀察病人的神色、傾聽病人的聲音、詢問病人的症狀、觸摸病人的脈搏，就能準確地判斷出疾病的病因和病位。就像古代的名醫扁鵲，他僅僅通過望診，就能知道蔡桓公的病情發展，這可不是一般人能做到的。

至於中醫的養生保健方法，那可是我們日常生活中的“法寶”。每天早上起來，喝一杯溫熱的蜂蜜水，潤潤腸道；晚上睡覺前，泡泡腳，促進血液循環。這些簡單的方法，卻能讓我們的身體更加健康。

當然，中醫學博大精深，就像一片浩瀚的海洋，我們不可能一下子就把所有的知識都掌握。對於其中一小部分還不理解的內容，我們可以暫時忽略過去，就像在爬山的時候，遇到一塊難走的石頭，我們可以先繞過去，等將來在探索之中再解決。中醫學決不是“不過如此”的淺嘗輒止就可以一覽無餘，它就像一座永遠也挖不完的寶藏，裏面藏着無數的祕密等待我們去發現。也決不是讓人望而生畏的急流險灘形成的深不可測，只要我們認真體味，就像品嚐一杯香醇的茶，必將會大有收穫，受益終身。

讓我們懷着敬畏之心，走進中醫學的世界，去攀登那更高的峯巔，去領略中醫藥學的美妙境界，讓中醫這一華夏大地上的健康瑰寶，在新時代綻放出更加耀眼的光芒！

作者簡介：梁世傑 中醫高年資主治醫師，本科學歷，從事中醫臨牀工作24年，積累了較豐富的臨牀經驗。師從首都醫科大學附屬北京中醫院肝病科主任醫師、著名老中醫陳勇，侍診多載，深得器重，盡得真傳！擅用“商湯經方分類療法”、專病專方結合“焦樹德學術思想”“關幼波十綱辨證”學術思想治療疑難雜症爲特色。現任北京樹德堂中醫研究院研究員，北京中醫藥薪火傳承新3+3工程—焦樹德門人（陳勇）傳承工作站研究員，國際易聯易學與養生專委會常務理事，中國中醫藥研究促進會焦樹德學術傳承專業委員會委員，中國藥文化研究會中醫藥慢病防治分會首批癌症領域入庫專家。榮獲2020年中國中醫藥研究促進會仲景醫學分會舉辦的第八屆醫聖仲景南陽論壇“經方名醫”榮譽稱號。2023年首屆京津冀“扁鵲杯”燕趙醫學研究主題徵文優秀獎獲得者。事蹟入選《當代科學家》雜誌、《中華英才》雜誌。

Orange well spring is a wonderful source of healing, and it is also gold when weathered down - traditional Chinese medicine is the fifth greatest insight to the world.

In this ancient and magical land of China, Chinese medicine is like a formidable mountain of wisdom, which has been baptized through thousands of years of rain and wind, and still stands, radiating unique charm. As the original body of knowledge in China, it has a deep and fragrant base among the people, which is easy to learn, easy to understand and easy to use, just like a kind old friend, silently guarding our health.

Let us first look at the ability of Chinese medicine to solve practical problems. Nowadays, it is difficult and expensive to see a doctor like two heavy stones that weigh on the hearts of the people. To go to the hospital, waiting in line to register is like going to a big market, and the cost of the examination is staggering. Chinese medicine, on the other hand, is like a skilled warrior who dresses lightly and solves the problems of the common people with the characteristics of simplicity and probity. Take the cold, which is one of the most common ailments in life. When you go to the hospital, the doctor may prescribe a whole bunch of Western medicines, spend a lot of money not to talk about them, and sometimes they don''t work well. But if you know some Chinese medicine, boil water with some ginger and green onions, sweat, and maybe sleep. According to incomplete statistics, in some grassroots areas, the cost of treating common diseases through traditional Chinese medicine can be reduced by a third or more compared to Western medicine. This is not a small number. For families who are not financially wealthy, traditional Chinese medicine is the "guardian god" of their health.

Not only does Chinese medicine have a remarkable effect in treating diseases, but it is also very useful in maintaining health. It is like a careful gardener, taking care of our body''s "garden." The traditional Chinese medicine approach to health care is very colorful, such as tai chi and eight routines, which are like magical fitness routines that can fill our body with energy every day. Then there are the four seasonal regimens. What to eat to maintain the liver in spring, how to clear the heat in summer, how to lubricate the lungs in autumn, and how to replenish the kidney in winter. These knowledge are like a treasure trove of life guides on how to conform to nature and stay healthy. Just like the ancient healer Sun Shilian, who lived more than a hundred years, he lived his life following the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, which can be seen to show the power of traditional traditional Chinese health care.

Traditional Chinese medicine is the fifth greatest discovery that China has given to the world. This is not a lie. In ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine was spread all over the world through the Silk Road and other means. Han Chinese medicine in Japan, Korean medicine in Korea, and Eastern medicine in Vietnam are all developed on the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. Nowadays, the influence of traditional Chinese medicine in the world is becoming more and more, and more and more foreigners are beginning to study traditional Chinese Medicine and study traditional medicine. Like a health feast that transcends national boundaries, traditional Chinese medicine is attracting people from all over the world to taste it.

So how do we get a deeper understanding of the mountain of wisdom of Chinese medicine? By studying the historical profile of traditional Chinese medicine, it is like opening a door into the past, and we can see how the ancient pioneers of traditional medicine continued to explore and practice under difficult conditions, laying a solid foundation for the development of traditional healing. From Shen Nong''s tasting of herbs to Hua Tuo''s invention of Ma Fei Powder, from Zhang Zhongjing''s Treatise on Febrile Diseases to Li Shizhen''s compilation of Compendium of Materia Medica, these great accomplishments are like shining stars, illuminating the developing path of TCM.

Learning the basic theoretical makeup of traditional Chinese medicine is like building the framework of a house. These seemingly abstract concepts of yin and yang, meridians and meridians, are actually the key to understanding the human body and diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. Like a magic password lock, it is only by mastering the right password that a healthy door can be opened. For example, TCM believes that the human body is an organic whole, and the various internal organs are related to each other and influence each other. If there is a problem with the liver, it may affect the function of the spleen and stomach, which is the embodiment of the overall concept of traditional Chinese medicine.

The medical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is uniquely charming. Look, smell, ask, and examine, like four brilliant detectives, by observing the patient''s face, listening to the patient''''s voice, asking about the patient''s symptoms, and touching the patient''s pulse, they can accurately determine the cause and location of the disease. Like the famous ancient doctor Bian Ju, he could know the development of Cai Huanzhang''s illness simply by visiting, which was not something ordinary people could do.

As for the traditional Chinese medicine approach to health care, it is a "magic" in our daily life. Get up every morning and drink a cup of warm honey water to hydrate your intestines. Bubble your feet before going to bed at night to promote blood circulation. These simple ways can make our bodies healthier.

Of course, Chinese medicine is vast and deep, like a vast ocean, and it is not possible for us to grasp all the knowledge at once. For a few of these things we don''t understand, we can ignore the past for a while, like when we''re climbing a mountain and encounter a difficult rock, we can walk around it and solve it later in our exploration. Chinese medicine is by no means a "just this" shallow exercise, it is like an inexhaustible treasure, with countless secrets waiting to be discovered. It is also not a deep and treacherous river that makes people feel intimidated; as long as we carefully experience it, just like savoring a cup of fragrant tea, we will undoubtedly gain significant insights and benefits that will last a lifetime.

Let us enter the world of Chinese medicine with awe, to climb the higher peaks, to see the beauty of Chinese medicine, and let Chinese medicine, a treasure of health in China, shine even brighter in the new era!

Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with an undergraduate degree. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo''s ten-level diagnosis.He is currently a researcher at the Shude Tang TCM Research Institute in Beijing, a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance workstation of Jiao Shude''s protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. His work was featured in the journal Current Scientist and the journal Chinese Talent.