Medical treatise from the 8th century found in Japan

The ancient knowledge that the Buddhist monk Jianzhen brought to the Land of the Rising Sun has been carefully preserved over the centuries. These secret recipes, passed down from generation to generation in one Chinese family, have become the subject of research.

Compounds writes about it.

In 743, the Emperor of Japan invited the Chinese sage Jianzhen (known as Ganjin in Japan) to spread Buddhism on the islands. After overcoming many difficulties and adventures, Jianzhen arrived in Japan in 753, reinforcing the faith in Buddhism among the population.

The monk not only built a foundation for the spread of spiritual practices, but also shared his pharmacological and medical knowledge. His "Secret Recipe of Jianshangen" contained information on 36 types of herbal medicines with different pharmacological effects and recipes for treating various ailments.

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The difficulties on Jianzhen's way to Japan, his involvement in the development of Buddhism, and the transfer of knowledge to his disciple Linyun have been the subject of research by Japanese and Chinese scholars. They found that some of this knowledge has been lost, but most of the recipes from The Secret Recipe have survived and have been published in China.

This discovery demonstrates the importance of ancient knowledge in herbal medicine and healing practices. The recipes handed down by Jianzhen influenced the formation of modern healthcare practices in Japan, where kampo herbal preparations are used alongside modern medical treatments.

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