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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

This section houses a collection of articles on well-known Chinese physicians; medicinal flora, fauna and minerals; medical books as well as theories of traditional Chinese medicine in relation to the world of wuxia.

Ancient Medical Books

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

Various medical texts from dynastic China that have found their way into wuxia novels.

Famous Chinese Physicians

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

Some of the most well-known physicians in dynastic China, as well as their connections with the realm of the rivers and lakes, and the martial arts circle.

Medicinal Flora, Fauna and Minerals

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

Non-fictitious medicinal flora, fauna and minerals found in wuxia novels.

The Eight Extraordinary Channels

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

The Eight Extraordinary Channels of the body, their functions and their roles in wuxia.

The Twelve Regular Channels

Last update: Thursday 10 August 2006

The Twelve Regular, or Daily, Channels of the body, their functions and their roles in wuxia.