0p0 Chapter 75 New Medical Path
Chapter 75 New Medical Path
She slowly stood up, gently opened the door, and walked into the yard. At this time, her master He Lao was boiling medicine in the yard, bubbles were rising in the pot, and his focused expression made Chen Fang respect him.
"Master, good morning!" Chen Fang said with a smile, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze.
Mr. He turned around, his eyes gentle: "Good morning, Fang'er. Do you have any new ideas this morning?"
"Of course!" Chen Fang said excitedly, "I wonder if combining ancient prescriptions with modern medical knowledge can open up a new path?"
"Oh? That's a novel idea. Tell me about it." Mr. He stopped what he was doing curiously, looking forward to hearing her opinion.
"I flipped through some ancient books last night and found that some ancient prescriptions are simple but have profound meanings." Her voice gradually became firm. "For example, the 'Sijunzi Decoction' in the Compendium of Materia Medica focuses on the spleen and stomach, and modern medical research on nutritional metabolism also shows that the health of the spleen and stomach is crucial. Perhaps we can try to combine them and develop a personalized treatment plan based on the patient's constitution."
He Lao pondered for a moment and smiled: "Boy, your thinking is new, but it does not lose its foundation. This is a good idea. However, it is not easy to combine the ancient method with the modern method."
"Of course I know, but I have already conceived a preliminary framework in my mind." Chen Fang clenched his fists, "We can start with some common diseases, such as colds and coughs, and use ancient prescriptions for conditioning first, while combining them with modern diagnostic methods to see how effective it is."
He Lao showed an admiring expression on his face: "It seems that you have thought about this approach very thoroughly. Let's go find some patients to try it out. We can start with the villagers around us. They must also be willing to try new methods to solve their own problems."
"But I would also like to know more about how to use more modern drugs in the treatment process," Chen Fang added. "For example, if necessary, can we use some modern antibiotics but not conflict with the ancient prescriptions?"
Hearing this, Mr. He's eyes flashed with scrutiny: "This will test your understanding of the properties of medicines. Ancient medicine emphasizes yin and yang and the five elements, while modern medicine emphasizes ingredients and effects. The two seem different, but in fact, we can find a balance."
"Master, then we can use modern methods to analyze the composition and efficacy of ancient materials, and then find the best ratio." Chen Fang was in high spirits. "For example, we can do some experiments first to observe the interaction between different ingredients."
"Very good, you are very thoughtful. Remember, any changes in science and systems must be rigorously verified." He Lao nodded, and the wrinkles on his forehead relaxed slightly. "Let's work hard together to put it into practice."
The breeze blew gently, and the sweet-scented osmanthus in the yard exuded a delicate fragrance, which made Chen Fang feel excited. She quickly remembered the master's teachings and decided to implement this idea as soon as possible.
In the afternoon, Chen Fang came to the village and promoted her new treatment method to the villagers. The villagers trusted her and expressed their willingness to participate in the experiment. Especially Aunt Li, who was looking forward to Chen Fang's proposal because she had suffered from colds for many years.
"Fang'er, is it true? Can the combination of ancient prescriptions and modern medicine that you mentioned really cure diseases?" A glimmer of hope appeared in Aunt Li's eyes.
"Yes, Aunt Li. I will use the appropriate ancient prescriptions and combine them with some modern medicines based on your physical condition." Chen Fang replied with a smile, her heart full of responsibility.
"Then I'll take a gamble, and hope it will bring me benefits." Aunt Li said tremblingly, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes relaxed a lot.
Chen Fang began to try it a few days later, carefully recording each patient's reaction and changes in condition, and strictly controlling the combination of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients and modern drugs. As the treatment progressed, the patient's symptoms gradually eased, which made her secretly happy.
However, one day, she stumbled upon something that made her frown. After discussing it with her master, she was deeply concerned: "Master, I think if the drug combination is not appropriate, could it have the opposite effect?"
He thought seriously: "This is what you have to consider. The interaction between drugs can cause unexpected consequences. We can't take it lightly."
"Yao'er, what are you thinking about?" A familiar voice came from outside the door. It was her good friend Zhao Chen, who walked in carrying a small basket.
"Brother Chen, how can these medicinal herbs truly exert their effectiveness?" Li Yao put down the perilla in his hand and looked at him expectantly.
Zhao Chen put the basket with freshly picked herbs on the table. "The ancients emphasized the harmony of yin and yang, but now people pay more attention to scientific principles. We need to find a balance."
"You're right." Li Yao frowned slightly, "But how can I combine these two concepts? You're a medical student, so give me some advice."
"First, you have to be clear about what you want to achieve." Zhao Chen picked up a herb and pinched it off. The medicinal juice flowed out along the stems and leaves. "For example, you can approach modern medicine from the perspective of regulating the body and study the active ingredients of medicinal materials."
"Then how is this different from ancient medical theories?" Li Yao became more and more interested.
"The traditional method is based on the holistic concept, while modern medicine focuses on specific ingredients and their effects. But the two are not completely opposite." Zhao Chen turned around and took a thick medical book from the shelf. He turned to a page and was shocked by the dense annotations on it.
"Look, here is the molecular structure analysis of a certain Chinese medicine. Incorporating these into your research will make it more convincing." He handed the book to Li Yao.
Li Yao took the book, and her fingertips gently slid across the paper, her heart stirring, "I understand. The key is to combine traditional wisdom with modern science, rather than exclude either one."
"That's right. However, you need to prepare some experimental data to verify your theory." Zhao Chen's eyes were firm, as if he saw Li Yao's future achievements.
"Experimental data... That's a problem." Li Yao looked up, eyes gleaming with intelligence, "Can you help me?"
Zhao Chen nodded with a smile on his face, "Of course, with the wisdom left by our predecessors and modern technology, we will definitely be able to create new medical knowledge."
"Then where do we start?" Li Yao's voice was filled with anticipation.
"It is more appropriate to start with some commonly used medicinal materials. Choose those that are easy to obtain, such as Chuanxiong, Scutellaria baicalensis, etc., and analyze their ingredients and functions. This is more practical." Zhao Chen said as he wrote down the names of the medicinal materials on the table.
"I'll listen to you." Li Yao nodded, and secretly decided in her heart that she would never let this enthusiasm fade away.
As the atmosphere in the medicine shop became more and more solemn, Li Yao flipped through the information provided by Zhao Chen, and her heart was full of hope for future research. The two young people's thoughts intersected at this moment, permeating the entire space.
As night fell, the oil lamps in the medicine shop had already been lit, and the faint light reflected Li Yao's resolute face. "Brother Chen, we can set up an experimental plan to compare the traditional method with our new combination method."
"Yes, we can set up some control groups to observe the effects of different treatment methods." Zhao Chen's eyes flashed with wisdom, and the smile in the corners of his eyes became deeper.
"So when will this research start?" Li Yao couldn't wait, his excitement evident in his words.
"We can start tomorrow, but before that, we need to make a detailed plan." Zhao Chen raised the pen in his hand and lightly swept his fingers across the pages on the table. "I suggest that we first conduct a literature survey to analyze the effects of known medicinal materials and modern medicine's understanding of them, and then conduct comparative experiments."
Li Yao nodded seriously, her heart full of gratitude, "Thank you, Brother Chen, I can be so determined with you by my side."
"We are friends, and this research may benefit many people." Zhao Chen smiled slightly, and the cheerful atmosphere eased the silence of the night.
Li Yao looked out the window at the night sky, with a hint of anticipation in her breath. She knew that this road of integrating the past and the present was long and difficult, but with the support of this friendship, she decided to move forward without fear of danger.