Legends and Folk Tales in TCM (English-Chinese Edition): Stories of Famous Doctors, Herbs & Idioms

Name: Legends and Folk Tales in TCM (English-Chinese Edition): Stories of Famous Doctors, Herbs & Idioms
Brand: orientalbookworm
SKU: 978-7-5689-1694-3-1653636-0-0-0-0-0-0
Price: 18.10 GBP
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From Shennong Tasting Herbs and Hua Tuo‘s Five-Animal Play to the Stories Behind Sanqi, Ginseng, Danggui and Idioms Like “Beyond Remedy” — Nearly 100 Short Tales for Beginners and International Students

This is not a systematic textbook of TCM theory, and it is not a collection of herbal formulas. It is a bilingual collection of stories that introduce Chinese medicine through the people, plants, and phrases that shaped it. You read about Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs to learn their properties, Hua Tuo teaching patients to move like five animals, Li Shizhen compiling the Compendium of Materia Medica, and the folk tales behind herbs like sanqi, ginseng, and danggui. The final section explains idioms and common sayings that come from medicine—phrases like “beyond remedy” and “sick to the vitals”—so you understand not just the words but the culture behind them. The Chinese and English are presented together, and the book is designed for beginners and international students who want an accessible entry point. If you want to meet Chinese medicine through its stories rather than its theory—this is it.

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Curious About Traditional Chinese Medicine but Don‘t Know Where to Start? This Book Is Your Starting Point.

Many people are fascinated by TCM but get stopped cold by terms like “yin-yang,” “meridians,” and “qi.” The truth is, the best way to get into TCM isn‘t memorizing theory — it’s listening to stories.

Legends and Folk Tales in TCM (Bilingual Chinese-English), compiled by Zhou Feng and published by Chongqing University Press, is a 149-page book designed specifically for beginners and international readers curious about Chinese medicine.-47 Instead of dry theory, it uses nearly 100 vivid short stories to introduce the most fascinating parts of TCM culture.

What’s Inside?

Part 1: Famous Physicians & Classics. How did Bian Que go from working at an inn to becoming a legendary doctor? Why did Hua Tuo invent the Five Animal Frolics? The stories behind names like Zhang Zhongjing, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen are more gripping than fiction.-45

Part 2: Stories of Chinese Herbs. Why is ginseng called the “king of herbs”? Where does the name “Danggui” (Angelica) come from? Notoginseng, coptis, goji berry, fleeceflower root — every herb has a story worth reading.-45

Part 3: Idioms & Sayings. You‘ve probably heard “妙手回春” (a healer’s touch brings spring back) or “对症下药” (prescribe the right remedy). Did you know they come from TCM? These everyday expressions and their medical origins are both entertaining and enlightening.-45

Why This Book?

Bilingual Format: Every story comes with an English translation — Chinese readers can learn English expressions, and English readers can learn Chinese through stories.
Short & Accessible: Each story is brief enough to read in a few minutes, perfect for busy schedules.
Authentic Content: Based on classical TCM texts and historical records, not made-up anecdotes.
Versatile Use: Great for self-study, classroom supplements, or as a cultural gift for international friends.

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Legends and Folk Tales in TCM (English-Chinese Edition): Stories of Famous Doctors, Herbs & Idioms