https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/medicinal-ranks/Recent content in Medicinal Ranks on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:22:45 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-medicine-epidemic-history/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:22:45 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-medicine-epidemic-history/This article explores the detailed records of Medicinal Ranks in the Ming Dynasty Bamin Tongzhi, systematically mapping the geographical distribution and habitat characteristics of unique Fujian herbs such as Jian Zexie and Lianqiao. It further analyzes the governance logic of official Huimin Yaoju pharmacies and medical prescription popularization, as well as the folk epidemic prevention network built through seasonal customs and deity worship, revealing the digital historical value of ancient local chronicles in public health research.https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-tongzhi-medicine-epidemic/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:51:31 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-tongzhi-medicine-epidemic/Drawing from the Wuchan (Local Products) and Xuzheng (Social Welfare) volumes of the Ming Dynasty Bamin Tongzhi, this article systematically maps the distribution of unique Fujian herbs like Jian Zexie and Lianqiao. It further explores the Ming multi-layered defense system against epidemics, including official Huimin Yaoju pharmacies, the dissemination of medical prescriptions, and folk practices such as Dragon Boat Festival rituals and the worship of Wu Ben.