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External Alchemy and the Science of the TCM Formula in the Song Dynasty (2008)

Ziran Kexueshi Yanjiu (Studies in the History of Natural Sciences)
Volume: 27
Pages: 337--352
Publication date: 2008
Language: Chinese

Publication Date: 2008
Edition Details: [Translated title.] In Chinese.

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Taoism Alchemy Medicine, Chinese traditional East Asia, civilization and culture Pharmacy Elixirs Han dynasty (China, 202 B.C.-220 A.D.) Song Dynasty (China, 960-1279) China

Abstract During Han Dynasty, the Taoism developed technologies of external(or laboratory) alchemy. Dan (elixir) in its early stage was only used by Taoist to become immortal. In the Tang Dynasty, some Taoists and a few physicians used Dan as medicine, much of which was recorded in the Dao zan (the Taoist Canon). In the Song Dynasty, more and more medical works introduced Dan. From then on, Dan became an important traditional Chinese medicine.

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