After broadcasting the ancient times live, I handed the system over to the state.

The doctors and physicians under the celestial canopy only have a vague concept of the two comparisons mentioned earlier, even when they are explicitly pointed out.

They still don't understand the meaning of those obscure terms, but they are correct in saying that it relates to traditional Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine does indeed focus on supporting the body's resistance and eliminating pathogens.

So what about Western medicine, which can rival traditional Chinese medicine?

They felt as if a thin veil was about to be torn away before them, allowing them to see clearly everything about future medicine.

"Traditional Chinese medicine relies more on the natural components of herbs, while Western medicine drugs are usually chemically synthesized. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine also uses methods that involve physical contact, such as massage and acupuncture, to enhance the therapeutic effect, while Western medicine places more emphasis on advanced instruments and equipment for diagnosis and treatment. Each has its own strengths."

"In areas such as long-term health maintenance and disease prevention, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has an advantage over Western medicine, while Western medicine can achieve immediate results in areas such as severe or acute illnesses."

"Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine are two different sciences."

"It's wrong to use Western medicine's scientific methods to measure traditional Chinese medicine, and it's also wrong to compare traditional Chinese medicine with Western medicine."

"Modern Chinese history is not only a history of national salvation and survival, but also a history of learning from the West. It was during this time that we introduced Western medicine, which also impacted traditional Chinese medicine."

"To give a simple example, a woman experiencing a difficult childbirth is essentially facing death. Western medicine doesn't need to worry about the baby's odor and can directly perform a cesarean section. Another important discovery by Western medicine is the development of antibiotics and other drugs that are necessary for surgery."

"In fact, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners also considered surgery. Hua Tuo himself considered surgery, but surgery is prone to bacterial infections, which can lead to the death of patients. The discovery of antibiotics expanded the treatment options available to Western medicine."

"However, Western medicine is not without its benefits. For example, it is not very effective in treating some neurological conditions, such as hemiplegia, unexplained migraines, or mental health issues. This is because these conditions are often untreatable with medication and do not meet the criteria for surgery, leaving patients in a state of suffering."

"Traditional Chinese medicine has its own unique advantages in this regard."

"So what kind of knowledge is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Actually, I'm more inclined to think of it as a philosophical medicine. Every TCM practitioner is a philosopher; they use the concept of Qi to explain philosophical principles and apply these principles to treatment."

"Therefore, the two types of medicine are clearly two different sciences."

"Comparing two medical systems here, trying to fit one into the other, is useless. The most important thing is to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as you have an illness, and if one method doesn't work, try another."

This last sentence probably hits a nerve with many people. They want to see a doctor, but they can't afford it because the medicine is too expensive.

In later generations, there will be two more medical options available to them. Judging from Miss Zhu's appearance, she should be able to afford medical treatment in later generations.

"So that's how it is. Western medicine was introduced from the West. Cesarean section... surgery, is that how it is? It only targets the ailment and may not necessarily address the root cause..." Through the comparison, even though some words were not very clear, I was able to guess and figure it out.

"So that's what surgery means... A cesarean section has these benefits." Dong Feng murmured, then saw Hua Tuo's name and couldn't help but feel the urge to communicate with doctors from the outside world.

Many patients are unwilling to have their abdomen cut open. To them, cutting open the affected area is like torture, a cruel form of torture that would lead to death. They would rather not be treated and live a few more days.

This is a concept that has existed since ancient times.

It is also closely related to the Chinese people's view on death.

Not only patients, but even some doctors who guessed the meaning of the surgery couldn't help but frown, wondering, "What's the difference between this and a butcher, executioner, or coroner?"

The young apprentice said, "If someone has a terminal illness and is about to die, and the higher-ups have said that they can treat it, then we might as well try anything."

The young apprentice's words gave the doctor some inspiration.

But exploring the mysteries of the human body is actually something many doctors do secretly.

Some physicians, no longer content with the status quo, secretly began to observe the internal workings of the human body. It is not entirely believable that ancient China lacked a fertile ground for the development of anatomy.

Legend has it that Bian Que used anatomy to treat Duke Huan of Qi's stomach and intestines, as well as the headache in Taicang, but there are no specific historical records to support this claim.

Hua Tuo had also heard such legends and was always thinking about expanding his medical methods. Naturally, he thought of dissecting the body to see where the disease was and how it was reflected on the outside.

It wasn't just influenced by Bian Que; Ban Gu's "Biography of Wang Mang" in the Book of Han also records that Wang Mang ordered the imperial physicians, the imperial physicians, and butchers to dissect his opponent, Wang Sunqing, alive. They measured his internal organs and used bamboo mats to guide his pulse to understand the layout of his meridians.

This involves analyzing the distribution of the five internal organs and the state of blood circulation in the human body.

This can be described as extremely cruel.

But for doctors, it was like opening up a whole new world.

Hua Tuo also studied this and wanted to continue exploring it.

Since later generations referred to these things as surgery and emphasized both medical approaches, Hua Tuo couldn't help but consider continuing the practice.

But what about bacterial infection? Does it mean ulceration, high fever, or something like that? Hua Tuo treated many patients and saw that almost none of the injured survived after their wounds ulcerated.

What are antibiotics? Can they treat bacterial infections?

If this is indeed the case, it's no wonder that later generations say that antibiotics expanded the treatment methods of Western medicine.

Hua Tuo became increasingly curious about the medicine of later generations, and it would be even better if he could communicate and exchange ideas with them.

The sky curtain inspired many doctors. Coroners and butchers were two lowly professions that were looked down upon in ancient times, especially coroners. Now, a doctor even said he wanted to watch an autopsy with them, speaking with great respect, which made them feel flattered.

During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, there was already a complete anatomical diagram called the 'Mingtang Diagram'.

Li Shimin thought of the ginkgo tree mentioned on the screen, and then the comments said that Guanyinbi had died early and that someone had been sent to invite that old immortal a long time ago.

Sun Simiao was originally unwilling to get involved in imperial family affairs, as that would mean getting bogged down in a quagmire.

But now Li Shimin says he can be allowed to write a book and biographies, and invite famous doctors from all over the country to exchange ideas. If necessary, he can also provide some death row inmates.

The last sentence was a hint, but Sun Simiao understood it and left happily.