Traveling through time and space: Medical skills travel the world

"Hello, everyone!" Chen Fang stood in the open space at the entrance of the village. Seeing the villagers gathering, she felt warm in her heart. "Today I want to talk to you about some medical issues in our village."

Villager Lao Li stood in the middle of the crowd, his face wrinkled and his eyes full of curiosity, "Miss Fang, illnesses have been happening frequently in our village in recent years. Do you have any solution?"

"I want to try to combine the herbal knowledge passed down by our ancestors with modern medical concepts to develop some effective therapies." Chen Fang was dignified and had a firm gaze. She knew that this exploration was related to everyone's health.

"But we have known the effects of those herbs for a long time. What can modern medicine bring us?" Lao Li's voice was full of doubts, which attracted whispers from people around him.

"Ancient medicinal materials were selected over thousands of years, while modern medicine has more precise research tools and methods." Chen Fang's tone was gentle but firm. She continued, "I need your support to help me collect various medicinal materials and disease information. I believe that only by combining the ancient and the modern can we find a treatment that is truly suitable for us."

"I have a piece of land. If you want to collect herbs, I can provide a place for you." Villager Xiao Zhang spoke first, with a look of support and hope on his face. "I have been exposed to the growing environment of many commonly used herbs since I was a child."

"I've seen a lot of medicinal herbs in the back mountains. I used to think they were just weeds." Another villager, Ali, interrupted, with a gleam of intelligence in her eyes. "If you need, I can take you there."

"Great! This way, we will have more data and information to analyze." Chen Fang smiled slightly. She felt the enthusiasm of the people, which undoubtedly strengthened her confidence. "Is there anyone else willing to help?"

"I have an old pharmacist at home who is very knowledgeable about herbs. If you want to learn more, you can go and ask him." Old Li finally nodded and his attitude turned positive. "As long as it can cure the disease, I am willing to support it with all my strength!"

"Great! I think we can form a group to brainstorm and share our experiences." Chen Fang's face bloomed with a bright smile, and her eyes were full of hope. "If everyone is willing, I will take the lead in conducting some experiments and collecting feedback."

The villagers cheered up and expressed their support, and everyone started to discuss enthusiastically. Xiao Zhang and Ali couldn't wait to suggest starting to plant some medicinal herbs artificially for subsequent research.

“If we plant them properly, we’ll have herbs available next year,” Ali said excitedly, her tone full of confidence. “We can also record their growth, which will help us understand the patterns.”

"Good idea! We can set up a team to be responsible for the growth conditions and efficacy of the medicine." Chen Fang responded seriously.

At this time, Aunt Xu came over and asked with concern: "Miss Fang, my grandson's cough has not been cured recently. Do you have any suitable herbs to recommend?"

"Aunt Xu, there are many reasons for coughing. I need to know more about my grandson's condition." Chen Fang thought secretly in her heart, "If you have time, you must bring my grandson here so that I can see his symptoms."

"I'll go right away!" Aunt Xu nodded repeatedly, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

The surrounding villagers expressed their willingness to bring patients and symptoms. Chen Fang felt that the responsibility on her shoulders was becoming heavier, but her heart was filled with warmth and motivation.

Ten days later, the villagers followed Chen Fang's instructions and began to collect medicinal herbs and keep records. They devoted a lot of energy to Chen Fang's exploration, and the medicinal fields gradually became lush and the variety of medicinal herbs became more and more abundant.

"Miss Fang, is this area suitable for growing this herb?" Xiao Zhang kept observing the herb field and asked sideways.

"It's perfectly suitable, with plenty of sunlight and soft soil. We should take advantage of these conditions and strive to achieve the best results." Chen Fang said with satisfaction, while making notes in her notebook.

In their daily work, the villagers gradually became familiar with the properties of various herbs, and in the process, they became closer to each other. They are not only contributing to Chen Fang's exploration, but also looking for hope for health together.

"Ms. Fang, you are amazing. If it weren't for you, we might still be stuck in the old ways." Old Li spoke with deep respect and gratitude in his tone.

"I am just leading everyone. The real power lies in this land and our unity." Chen Fang responded with a smile, knowing deep in her heart that the true future of the country lies in the strength and wisdom of the villagers.

The two walked out of the house together. Liu Hua pointed to the herbs in the distance and said, "Chen Fang, look at that patch of wolfsbane. The leaves are thick and plump. It's the right time to pick them."

Chen Fang nodded slightly, her eyes cast towards the vibrant wolfsbane, and said softly, "Yes, these herbs are vital to our medical system. Reasonable use of wolfsbane can cure many stubborn diseases." Her voice was like a spring, clear and harmonious.

Liu Hua's eyes flashed with excitement. He turned to look at Chen Fang and said seriously, "I was thinking, if we can record the formulas of these herbs, maybe it can bring hope to more people."

"Indeed." Chen Fang nodded in agreement, a smile on her face. "In the past, we just relied on word of mouth, but now we need to systematize this wisdom so that more doctors can benefit from it."

Liu Hua raised his hand to tidy up his messy hair, his eyes showing determination: "I will be responsible for recording the formula, and you can also teach me how to identify the characteristics of the medicinal materials and how to distinguish their advantages and disadvantages."

"Good idea." Chen Fang smiled slightly, secretly pleased in her heart. Then she turned and ran to the medicinal field, pointing at the herbs one by one, and began to explain in detail: "Look, this Coptis chinensis grows in a damp place, and its roots taste bitter. It needs to be dried first to remove moisture before being used as medicine..."

Liu Hua listened intently, and occasionally interrupted: "So, can we try to use Coptis chinensis and Wolfsbane together to prepare a new medicine? Perhaps it can be used to treat gastrointestinal diseases."

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Chen Fang agreed, "But we need to be careful, because both are warming and drying. If the dosage is not appropriate, it may aggravate the condition."

As they discussed, they shuttled through the medicinal field, gradually accumulating their own knowledge and experience. The sunlight shone on them, reflecting their resolute figures, making the entire medicinal field full of vitality.

After a busy morning, Li Hua and Chen Fang finally selected some high-quality medicinal materials and prepared to go back to the house to make preliminary formulas. On the way, Liu Hua suddenly asked: "If we build our own medical book, do you think it will change the current status of our medical skills?"

Chen Fang pondered for a moment, looking into the distance, and said firmly: "Sometimes, change cannot be accomplished overnight, but I believe that if we persist, there will be a day when patients will no longer be troubled by the lack of medicine."

Liu Hua was deeply moved by her determination, and a flame seemed to ignite in his heart: "Yes, maybe we can't see the results immediately, but what we can do is to keep exploring and keep moving forward."

Back in the house, Chen Fang and Liu Hua began to organize the information, quickly and efficiently recording the characteristics and indications of each medicinal material, as if they were in a fierce battle, just to fight for every second.

While writing, there was a knock on the door. Liu Hua got up and went to open the door. Standing outside the door was a dusty young man with a nervous and earnest look.

"Excuse me, is this Dr. Chen's residence?" The young man's voice trembled, as if he had just experienced some hardship.

Liu Hua frowned and looked at the man, feeling uneasy: "That's right, I'm Liu Hua, please tell me what's the matter."

"Someone in my family is seriously ill, and we've been to various clinics but to no avail. I heard that you two are the best doctors, so I came here specifically to seek help." The young man spoke earnestly, with a helpless look on his face.

Chen Fang walked out of the house upon hearing the voice. After hearing the other party's detailed description, a sense of responsibility surged in her heart: "Please take me to check it out."

"Thank you, Dr. Chen!" The young man's eyes were slightly red and he held her hand with gratitude.