An inventor named Yi-Xing created the Astronomical clock, which was the first clock escapement mechanism. A chemist during this period created a substance that while having no explosive properties, created a flash when exposed to flame. Today this invention is known as gunpowder. Gas cylinders made of bamboo were used to transport natural gas around the area. One of the greatest inventions which they are known for is the invention of porcelain. A chemist during this time period found a substance that had bonding and waterproofing properties. This creation was the foundation for many works of art and a basis of the Chinese culture of the period. There were medical advancements of the time period as well. “One of the authors of medicine in the Tang period identified that people who suffer from Diabetes had excessive sugar levels in the urine. Discoveries in treating goiters were made during this period. They found that thyroid glands of sheep and pigs can be successfully used to treat Goiters; the thyroid extracts were not used until 1890 in the west.”(tot12) Emperor GaoZong also commissioned for a book to be written illustrating many different medicines created from stone, plants, and many other materials. This empire firmly believed in the advancements of medicine, including the creation of colleges for doctors and books on forensics for them as…
Yasumasa Morimura was born on the 11th of June 1951. Today he is a well-known Japanese artist whom appropriates famous images by incorporating himself into the images. He does so with the firm believe that “all people have a common desire for transformation”. Morimura’ artworks involve maintaining the original image of another place and/or person but replacing the face of a subject with his own. By doing so he is subtly demonstrating to the audience how everything is not as it seems as they begin to see his image within the artwork. Morimura is enchanted by the concept of seeing and creating an illusion between the eastern and western world. He aims for capturing the original image perfectly and placing it within his modern world. He invades the artworks like the western worlds popular culture icons had invaded his life.…
To cure illnesses during this time, doctors used Chinese plant remedies, leeches to clean the blood, and different strange powders, such as the horn from the mythical unicorn, and the…
Over the course of century’s there has been major historic changes and advancements in medicine and the way we are able to cure aliments today. Did you know that Herbal medicine was one of the first treatments? It is one of the earliest scientific practices and is still in use today. Over the years we have evolved with the study of medicine to even going as far as being able to replicate organs and limbs now, From the Stone Age area with Herbal treatments to the Egyptians use of leeches. The Greeks believed in snakes to help cure and treat people. India and china also used Herbal treatments and other learning tools in their advancements. You will see how things have change we have progressed and come to save more and more lives with the use of medicine today. Throughout this paper, you will see some uses over the years.…
I was introduced to Melaleuca products as a teenager, but never really liked them. Then I got married and had children. My oldest daughter was diagnosed with psoriasis, a skin condition. I now had to watch what products I used in my house, because anything could cause a breakout. A friend of mine called and told me about Melaleuca and their products. I told her that I would look into it and let her know if I was interested in trying the products. Here is what I found while doing my research.…
Differed ways to consume tea resulted in different ways of using tea wares. Compared to the typical way of tea drinking in the late-Ming period, the process of tea-tasting in the Tang and Song dynasties were much more complicated. The complication implied that tea connoisseurs in the Ming era had drastically simplified the tea vessels they often used, as well as the whole procedure of tea tasting. The understandings of Tang-style tea drinking have been significantly transformed by the re-apparition of one set of the Tang imperial tea wares, which had been found in 1987 in the crypt under the pagoda at the Famen Monastery about 140 kilometers west of the Tang capital Chang’an. This series of metalwork tea wares include two lidded baskets, a tea brazier (stove), a pair of fire tongs, a silver-gilt spoon, a silver measure, a silver-gilt canister, a tea grinder, a silver-gilt tea sieve, a salt container, and a silver turtle shaped tea powder container. Through the inscriptions on the bottom of some utensils, we are able to know that they were made in the imperial workshop in 869. Furthermore, some inscriptions on these tea instruments also have indicated the name of the emperor who donated them. In addition, these tea wares were decorated with symbolic patterns in Buddhism, such as “lotus flowers,…
The main business of Morinaga is the manufacture, purchase, and sale of confectionaries (caramel, biscuits, chocolate, etc.), foods (cocoa, cake mix, etc.), frozen desserts (ice cream, etc.), and health products (jelly drinks, etc.). It was founded in 15 August 1899 and their vision is to bring quality and inspiration through food. Based on this vision of “Delicious, Fun and Healthy,” Morinaga hope to bring an “Angel Smile” to all their customers through products that offer quality and inspiration. The mission is to offer safe eating habits and make contributions to the health of people around the world. For that reason, Morinaga provides impressive and worthwhile products through corporate activities infused with a pioneering spirit (Morinaga,…
References: Benskey & Gamble 1993, Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulas and Strategies, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press Inc…
“Medicines in the medieval period were sometimes homemade, if they weren’t too complicated” (Mason). Herbs were simple ingredients for simple medicines, “but if they required numerous ingredients or preparations in advance, they could be purchased from an apothecary…” (Mason). An example of a herb was horehound that treated coughs. “Horehound [a herb plant and member of the mint family] is good for treating coughs, and diapenidion is a confection made of barley water, sugar, and whites of eggs, drawn out into threads…” (Mason).…
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.…
Traditional use of medicines is recognized as a way to learn about potential future medicines. In 2001, researchers identified 122 compounds used in mainstream medicine which were derived from "ethnomedical" plant sources; 80% of these compounds were used in the same or related manner as the traditional ethnomedical use.[2]…
Herbal remedies have been around for centuries attempting to cure the ailments of the time. People have long believed in the healing capabilities of homemade herbal remedies as a healthy, less expensive alternative to more conventional and medical treatments. The desires for health and well being cause the public to try a range of panaceas, no matter how far-fetched some cures may appear. Seeking a cure for her aunt 's stomach and liver cancers, Rene Caisse, a nurse, heard of a herbal cure developed by an Objibwa Indian Medicine Man more than…
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. (2008). Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of…
One of the herbs that worked and withstood the test of time from ancient China is known as the wonder mushroom or the Ganoderma Lucidum by its scientific name. As a matter of fact, Chinese medical professionals have recognized this as the highest ranked of all herbs found in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The Chinese name for Ganoderma is Lingzhi that means “spiritual potency”. On the other hand, Ganoderma by its Japanese name is Reishi and is regarded as the King of Herbs.…
The use and abuse of drugs has been around for many centuries and is not something new. According to, American Society of Anesthesiologist, “The oldest "prescriptions" in recorded history seem to be contained in Babylonian clay tablets and ancient Egyptian papyrus. These prescriptions utilized hundreds of different botanicals and foods. From the earliest recorded times, then, plants and herbals have been an important part of traditional healing practices. Many cultures have a long history of herbal medicine use: the Chinese; Ayurveda, a holistic system that originated in the Vedic civilization of India; Curanderismo, a Mexican-American healing tradition; and western herbalism. Many botanical compounds were the basis of medical pharmacotherapeutics in the United States as recently as the 1930s. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 80 percent of the world's population still depends on herbal medicines.”…