[Neo-Confucianism and TCM culture in Mount Wuyish area in Song Dynasty]

Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi. 2011 Jul;41(4):214-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Mount Wuyi area is the representative cultural region of Fujian province in early time. Medical books and recordings of this area were primary constituents of TCM in ancient Fujian. Zhuzi Theory was formed in this area in Song Dynasty. Influenced by Neo-confucianismborned Songci (Great forensic scientist), Caiyuanding (A scholar of Neo-confucianism with achievements in medical science) and Qianwenli (an official who studied medical science). The spread of Neo-confucianism promoted the development of local printing industry, culture industry and TCM in Mount Wuyi area.

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