Article Summary
The article discusses the discovery and significance of the "Mawangdui Medical Manuscripts," a collection of ancient medical texts found in the Ma Wangdui墓葬 in Han代 (circa 75-87 AD). The墓葬 was unearthed in 1973 and contains over 7000 artifacts, including 126 medical texts and 1634 pieces of cultural artifacts. The medical treatises primarily include 方书 (textbooks on internal medicine) and注释 on classical texts like 红宫经 and 金匮要略. These texts provide valuable insights into ancient medical practices and theories. The article emphasizes their importance for understanding the development of Chinese traditional medicine and their cultural significance as remnants of early scientific knowledge.
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