The Secret Essentials of the Profound Mysteries of Health-Preserving Acupuncture and Moxibustion

I have often heard it said that the Way of Medicine original: "Yī dào" (醫道); the philosophical and ethical path of a physician is connected to that of the Scholar original: "Rú" (儒); specifically referring to Confucian literati who studied the classics, and their achievements are equal in scope. It is not only the Scholar who exercises the mind; through the careful measurement of herbal decoctions, one can bring peace and harmony to the world. A physician’s ability to restore the disabled and revive those with chronic illnesses throughout the realm, granting them longevity and tranquility, is equal in merit to the Scholar's work. Yet, the Scholar is ultimately able to apply and implement [this knowledge], and...