TCM Views Conventional Chinese Medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), internal medicine is the branch that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of internal organ systems, while external medicine is the branch concerned with the Read more »
The Wa people show much originality in prescribing medicine. Chinese herbs for curing rheumatism and injuries are prescribed to cure stomatitis by the Wa people. Rabdosia lophanthoides Hara is Read more »
Meats of all varieties in winter are usually top of these extra-rich festive menus. So how about sampling some vegetarian fare this holiday season? There are a number of dining options in Shang Read more »
“Gong” (“共”) is an associative character that looks like two hands holding a square article in the oracle bone script. The shape changes slightly in the small seal script and is simplified to its cur Read more »
Also called Plum Blossom Prelude or Jade Imperial Concubine Prelude, Plum Blossom Melodies is more popular in the versions of flute music and lyre music. With plum blossoms as its theme, the music si Read more »
In the reign of Emperor Wu of Han (140-87 BC), the Music Conservatory was given a great deal of attention, and its work flourished. It collected folk songs from a wide area of China, including Zhao, Read more »
The Mogao Caves or Mogao Grottoes (mò gāo kū 莫高窟), also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas (qiān fó dòng 千佛洞), form a system of 492 temples 25 km southeast of the center of Dunhuang, a Read more »
Tengwang Pavilion is located on the shore of the Kan, in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. Together with Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Pavilion (Yueyang Lou) , this fine building is one of the thr Read more »
“Shu” is an associative character, with the square structure in its oracle bone inscription version resembling strings, and the three strokes in the middle representing firewood. The character thus g Read more »
“Shu” is an associative character, with the square structure in its oracle bone inscription version resembling strings, and the three strokes in the middle representing firewood. The character thus g Read more »
A silk figurine is a kind of folk cloth toy developed from handicrafts like "pin cushions" and "color embroidery works" etc. In ancient China, it was fairly common for people to make various Read more »
Liu Zongyuan was among the greatest eight scholars between Tang and song dynasties. He and Han Yu were the initiators of the Ancient Prose Movement of the Tang Dynasty, advocating the learning of pros Read more »
Tasting Herb Wine , Keeping your Body Function Well
You may have heard of the health benefits contained in red wine, but what about liquor steeped with herbs, animal bones and insects? In China, these are just some of the ingredients contained in Read more »
Stealing Customs of Tujia Ethnic Minority
In the suspended wooden buildings (Diaojiao Lou) of Tujia ethnic group in western Hubei Province, several interesting "stealing customs" have been handed down till now, such as stealing pumpkin o Read more »
Unlike today, the upper clothing was called "Yi" in ancient times, while the lower part (often skirt worn by both men and women) was called "Shang". Jackets were named "Ru" featuring the waist-length Read more »
Chinese Tradition----Wedding Invitation
The wedding invitation is printed invitation specially made for a couple to be married, which is long-standing in Chinese history. The color of the invitation is usually bright red, with the Read more »
The Chaozhou Cuisine is a local cooking style in Chaozhou and Shantou area. It has not only become people's favorite for its delicious taste and refined appearance, but also won praises for i Read more »
The history of Chinese gardens and parks dates back more than 3,000 years. In conformity with traditional Chinese aesthetics, their creation was inspired by classical literature and fine arts. Read more »
As one of the major jade producers in the world, China has a long history of jade mining and rich deposits of jade across the vast country. According to the Shanhaijing (Classic of the Mountai Read more »
The Double-Seventh Day refers to the seventh day of the seventh month on the Chinese lunar calendar. The day is not as well-known as many other Chinese festivals. But almost everyone in China, youn Read more »
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