“On Abolishing Medicine” — Reflections on “Herbs Cannot Be Completely Discarded”(2)

From the “On Abolishing Medicine” section on the nature of herbs, we can see that the “Shennong Bencao Jing” provides a detailed classification of medicinal substances, dividing them into three categories: immortal medicines, nature medicines, and life medicines. The preparation of these medicines, including the methods of decoction, the utensils used, the heat and duration of the process, as well as the timing, method, and dosage of administration, are all very meticulous.