Herb and Social Context in Anguo City: Integration Health and Traditional Medicine Part of Cultural Life
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Background and Aim: Chinese herbal medicine culture is an important part of the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, represents the core concepts and values of Chinese civilization, and embodies the wisdom of Chinese philosophy and the essence of Chinese civilization. The development path of Chinese herbal culture in Anguo since the Song Dynasty is a microcosm of the development of Chinese herbal culture. By studying the historical background and current situation of Anguo's Chinese herbal culture, analyzing the impact of changes in traditional Chinese culture on Anguo's Chinese herbal culture, promoting Anguo's Chinese herbal culture and social life, and providing support and assistance for further research on the future development of Anguo's Chinese herbal culture.
Materials and Methods: This study will use the literature review method for research. The aim is to understand the development path of Angulo's traditional Chinese medicine culture through a literature review and to explore the reasons and foundations for its development through induction and organization.
Results: The Chinese herbal medicine culture in Anguo bloomed its unique charm under the precipitation of history, which is the reflection of the real life of Anguo's traditional culture. Zhu “yaofang”, chi“yaoshan”, Guang “yaoyuan”, and kan “yaoxi” have become the daily life, which is the concentrated embodiment of the typical "Chinese lifestyle". Studying its development path is conducive to discovering its value and connotation, and laying a good foundation for in-depth study of Anguo's Chinese herbal medicine culture.
Conclusion: Regional culture is one of the sources of culture, and health and well-being are important components of sustainable human development. The natural integration of Anguo Traditional Chinese Medicine culture has been fully integrated into daily life. Living culture provides a broader space for future development, further elucidating the value and significance of its research.
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