Uncovering the mystery of Tibetan medicine

 

Uncovering the mystery of Tibetan medicine

 

When the wise man Agudengba and the caravan leader Lacuo chatted about the characteristics of Tibetan diet, they also talked about the knowledge of Tibetan medicine and health preservation.

Agudemba said:

As we all know, diet is of great significance as the source of nutrients that nourish the human body. According to Xueyu Tibetan medicine, which advocates "diet therapy", the body maintains normal physiological functions and prolongs its vitality through natural processes such as food digestion, absorption, circulation and metabolism. Only through a reasonable diet can adequate nutrition be absorbed. , enhance the body's resistance. Therefore, mastering scientific and reasonable dietary methods is the first factor in maintaining health and longevity.

The dietary knowledge of Tibetan medicine is actually very profound but practical. The "Four Medical Classics" is the handed down classic of Tibetan medicine and is known as the Encyclopedia of Tibetan Medicine. This book is a collection of ancient Tibetan medicine, rich in content and complete in theory, especially in anatomy and physiology. The book is divided into four parts: the basic part, the explanatory part, the secret part, and the follow-up part, with a total of 156 chapters.

Previously, many people had little understanding of Tibetan medicine, and some false advertisements in society affected the spread of Tibetan medicine. In fact, Tibetan medicine, together with traditional Chinese medicine, ancient Indian medicine and ancient Arabic medicine, is known as the "four major traditional medicines in the world" and is still spread and used in many countries and regions around the world today. Tibetan medicine has gradually unveiled its "mysterious veil".

Tibetan medicinal baths, listed as world intangible cultural heritage, have completely entered the public eye. So what kind of "black technology" is Tibetan medicinal baths?

Tibetan medicinal bath, also known as "Five-flavored Nectar Soup", was first recorded in the masterpiece "Four Medical Classics" of Tibetan medicine and has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is said that Princess Wencheng also insisted on using "Tibetan medicine five-flavored nectar soup" to maintain health after entering Tibet. Tibetan medicinal baths are not only a way to cure diseases, but also a way to prevent them.

Tibetan medicinal bathing is a method that the Tibetan people use by bathing in natural hot springs or boiling medicine, guided by the "five sources" view of life of earth, water, fire, wind and space and the "three causes" view of health and disease of Long, Chiba and Bacon. Water juice or steam, regulates the balance of body and mind, and realizes the traditional knowledge and practice of life health and disease prevention.

Tibetan medicine baths mainly include water bath, compress bath and steam bath. Medicinal water bath is the most common and commonly used method. It uses five Tibetan herbal medicines: juniper leaves, yellow-flowered azalea leaves, water cypress branches, alpine ephedra, and "Kamba" as the main medicine, added with water, and then boiled for patients to soak and bathe. It has the functions of loosening meridians, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

Tibetan medicine bathing method is widely spread in Tibetan areas such as Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, Yunnan and other places, and plays an important role in protecting the life and health of the Tibetan people and preventing and curing diseases. This heritage project carries Tibetan traditional knowledge of astronomy and calendar, natural history, ritual beliefs, behavioral norms, daily life and food, etc. It also promotes dialogue between different ethnic groups on life, health and respect for nature, and reflects the international community's commitment to the protection of traditional knowledge and practices. Pay attention to intangible cultural heritage. It not only provides a continuous sense of identity for the Tibetan people, but also enriches human health knowledge and practice. It is a testimony to the world's cultural diversity and human creativity.

After reading the "Four Medical Classics" and studying Tibetan medicine theory, we can understand that we pay attention to the natural operation and long-term stability of normal digestion and absorption functions, and believe that the causes and treatments of diseases are directly related to diet. A suitable diet can keep the human body in good order, facilitate the smooth excretion of urine, feces, and sweat. At the same time, it can increase yang energy and allow the heart and other organs to function normally, making the body light and refreshing and appetizing. , sharp ears and eyes, enhanced physical fitness, thereby prolonging life; if the diet is unreasonable, it will cause various diseases.

In the Tibetan medical theory with the theory of three causes and five sources as the core, treatment methods are divided into four categories: diet therapy, behavioral therapy, drug therapy and external therapy. Among them, dietary therapy ranks first among the four major therapies. It is a method that advocates people to conduct syndrome differentiation and eat reasonably according to their personal constitution, digestive ability, disease, age, residence, dietary taboos and other aspects in life, so as to achieve long life and long life for those without disease. Methods by which the sick can be treated.

Controlling food intake is a big question.

According to the "Four Medical Classics·Continuation": "If you eat too little, your physical strength will be weak and your energy will not be able to metabolize. Dragon evil will arise, and diseases will easily occur; eating too much will cause excessive gastric mucus, obstruction and complications. The meridians in which the fire dragon moves lead to the weakening of stomach fire, indigestion, and the occurrence of pathogenic factors.”

Tibetan medicine believes that if you eat too little in daily life, you will not be able to increase your physical strength, your appearance will decline, and you will easily develop dragon disease. If you eat too much, it will lead to indigestion and increased gastric acid, which will lead to the decline of stomach fire and digestive system disorders. It is easy to produce various diseases such as increased phlegm and saliva, colds, hoarseness, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the amount of food to protect the whole body. digestive system and avoid the occurrence of many internal diseases.

In the diet, the amount of food needs to be controlled according to the nature of the food: if the food is light and easy to digest, you can drink it to your heart's content, such as vegetables; if the food is heavy and difficult to digest, in order to digest it smoothly, just drink it. Can be half full, such as meat, soy products, etc.

Drinking adequate amounts of water is also important.

"Four Medical Classics" says: "If you are good at enjoying food, you will have the effect of keeping healthy and prolonging your life; if you eat too much, not enough, or the opposite, you will definitely develop diseases and endanger your life."

Tibetan medicine believes that maintaining an appropriate amount of drinking water is the main factor in ensuring good health. Depending on the type of drink and the drinking time, different health effects can be achieved. For example, often drinking an appropriate amount of water before meals can reduce the weight of the body, which is suitable for obese people to lose weight; often drinking an appropriate amount of water after meals can make the body energetic, enhance the appearance, strengthen the body and limbs, help digestion, increase physical strength and increase weight wait. At the same time, for patients with indigestion and abdominal distension, they can drink an appropriate amount of hot soup with their meals. People who are thin and want to gain weight can drink an appropriate amount of alcohol after meals; while people who want to lose weight can not only control their food intake, but also drink honey water after meals.

There are also taboos in food combinations in daily diet.”

"Four Medical Classics·Continuation": "Unfermented cheese is against new wine, fish is against milk, milk is against fruits, fish is against eggs, pea leaves, red sugar and cheese are against each other, dove meat is against cheese, and eating the same amount of honey is against Canola oil contradicts that.”

Tibetan medicine pays great attention to the proportion of food in daily diet. It places special emphasis on the reasonable combination of food properties and tastes when eating. It is believed that improper combination of food properties and tastes will not only fail to maintain health and cure diseases, but will also produce toxins and Disturbance of the three causes causes various diseases. For example, it is recorded in the famous Tibetan medical book "Blue Glass": Eating grilled onions and honey together can lead to death; Eating leeks and green mutton together can cause tumors; Eating yak meat and horse meat together can cause itching all over the body; Eating yak meat and pork together can cause bacterial growth in the stomach. ; Eating egg whites and garlic can cause respiratory discomfort; Eating chicken and rabbit meat together can cause mild diarrhea; Eating mushrooms fried in mustard oil can harm the body; Frequent consumption of sugars and fruits can weaken the digestive capacity of the stomach; Animal viscera and blood It is not easy to digest; it is taboo to eat milk with fish, fruits, etc.; it is taboo to eat radish with brown sugar, cheese, duck meat, etc.

Agudengbahe said to Lacuo:

The dietary taboos of Tibetan medicine are as follows:

Fish: milk, honey, eggs

Honey: fish, sesame oil, mustard oil, green onions

Dairy: walnuts, fruits, acidic foods, broad beans

Mushrooms: canola oil, almonds

Agudengba also said that to maintain good health, one must also pay attention to the state of mind. He casually sang a "Song of Eliminating Qi":

 

Don't be angry, calm down.

Who will take care of me when I am sick?

Desire and all diseases arise from Qi,

I advise you to calm down when things happen.

 

Let go of resentment when things don't go your way.

Life is all about leisure.

There is annoyance and dryness in the heart,

Relieve anger when you are wronged.

Discourage yourself when you encounter setbacks,

Being trapped in poverty will dissipate your anger.

Damaged honor eliminates liver qi,

Fame and fortune are not destined to dispel doubts.

When you are melancholy, you will lose your spirit,

When you are proud, don’t forget to let go of your arrogance,

Feeling depressed and unhappy, dissipating anger,

Don't be stingy when others come to you.

Eliminate arrogance in front of results,

Sigh at the great hardship.

 

It is difficult for all living beings to fulfill their personal ambitions.

How can you be angry everywhere?

When you are angry, you calm yourself down.

Don't be angry, never be angry.

Maintaining health and accumulating vitality,

Good physical and mental health is a blessing.