On November 26, the special exhibition of traditional Chinese medicine skills in Tianjin, a four seasons Materia Medica, was held in Tokyo by China culture center in Tokyo, Japan, Tianjin culture and Tourism Bureau, Tianjin intangible cultural heritage protection center and Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.

"Four seasons" is the four seasons. In the words of "book of rites, Confucius lives in leisure": "there are four seasons in the sky, spring and autumn, winter and summer." "Materia Medica" was first seen in "the book of Han Dynasty, the period of Pingdi". In "Shuowen Jiezi (origin of Chinese Characters)", it said: "medicine is also used to cure diseases." "Materia Medica" is a general term of Chinese herbal medicine.

There is a summary of "spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest and winter storage" in Huangdi's Internal Classic, that is to say, "spring should be based on liver, summer should be based on heart, summer should be based on spleen, autumn should be based on lung, winter should be based on kidney." It shows that the physiological activities of the five organs of the human body must adapt to the changes of yin and Yang during the four seasons, so as to maintain a harmonious balance with the external environment. Relying on the custom diet of four seasons, it embodies Tianjin People's folk life and life wisdom, as well as the health philosophy of "treating diseases before they get sick".

Spring: "spring March, this is called FaChen, heaven and earth are born, everything to glory.". Spring is the first of the four seasons and the beginning of the renewal of everything. At this time, everything recovers, and the Yang Qi of human body conforms to nature, and is released upward and outward.Summer: "summer March, this is called Fanxiu, heaven and earth gas exchange, all things Huashi.". In summer, the climate is hot and vigorous. In health preservation, we should pay attention to the prevention of summer heat and dampness in midsummer, and at the same time, we should protect the body's Yang and prevent excessive thirst for cool due to summer vacation.Autumn: "autumn March, which is called Rongping, the weather is urgent, and the atmosphere is clear.". Autumn is the harvest season. At this time, the Yang Qi gradually recedes and the Yin Qi grows. In order to adapt to the law that the Yin Qi gradually grows and flourishes in nature, it is important to maintain health by Nourishing Yin and preventing dryness.Winter: "winter and March, this is closed BiCang, water and ice, no disturbance to the sun.". Winter is the season when all things are closed in nature, and the Yang Qi of human body should also be hidden in it. Therefore, it is essential to collect Yin and protect Yang for health preservation in winter.

Source: "Tianjin Heritage Center" WeChat public

time: 2019-11-27