Zhu Danxi, whose real name is Zhen Heng and whose real name is Yan Xiu, was born in 128 1 and died in 1358. He was a famous doctor in Yuan Dynasty. He initiated the theory of "Yang is always abundant and Yin is often insufficient" and advocated the method of nourishing yin, which was respected as the founder of "Ziyin School" by later generations. Zhu Danxi was born in Danxi Village, Yiwu County, Zhejiang Province, and his former residence is still well preserved. He was smart and studious since childhood, and showed great interest in medicine.
On the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Zhu Danxi established Zhu Danxi's unique medical theory system with "Yang often has excess and Yin often lacks" as the core. He emphasized that excessive yang in the human body will lead to diseases, and insufficient yin will make the body out of balance. Therefore, he advocated "nourishing yin method", that is, Yin Qi that nourishes and protects human body by adjusting diet, living habits and medicines.
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Zhu Danxi's medical theories and methods were widely circulated at that time and had far-reaching influence. He is the author of Ge Zhi Yu Lun, Fang Ju Opera, Treatise on Febrile Diseases and Herbal Supplement. His superb medical skills are highly praised by people. It is said that he once treated a dying pregnant woman and successfully rescued the mother and son safely by nourishing yin and other traditional Chinese medicine methods.
Zhu Danxi is an important figure in the medical history of China. His theory and method of nourishing yin have a far-reaching impact on the theory and clinic of traditional Chinese medicine. His thoughts, medical methods and experience are still widely used today. He was revered by later generations as the founder of "Ziyin School" and an immortal monument in the medical history of China.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhu Danxi.