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Chinese Materia Dietetica, Ming: Alcoholic beverages
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Chinese Materia Dietetica, Ming: Alcoholic beverages
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Illustrations fromShiwubencao(Materia dietetica), a dietetic herbal in four volumes dating from the Ming period (1368-1644). The identity of the author and artists is unknown. It contains entries on over 300 medicinal substances and is illustrated by almost 500 paintings in colour.The illustrations depict the manufacture of chrysanthemum liquor and grape wine.The text states: Chrysanthemum liquor clears wind from the head, increases the acuity of the ears and eyes, alleviates paralysis, stimulates the appetite, invigorates the spleen, warms Yin and raises Yang, and eliminates a hundred illnesses. Grape wine replenishes Qi and regulates the centre; however, it is rather heating in thermostatic character. It is suitable for Northeners to drink, but Southerners should not drink large quantities of it.
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Keywords: Chinese Medicine, Materia dietetica, TCM, Medicine, Chinese Traditional, Materia Medica, Food, Anonymous
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  • Library reference: External Reference Wang Shumin II 98, External Reference Zi 31/1521 qiu 98 and External Reference Vivienne Lo
  • Photo number: L0039397
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