What is the ancient pulse diagnosis of the pillow unearthed in Kaiyuan Temple?
4hw.org: Recently, a large number of cultural relics have been unearthed in Hebei, with a number of nearly 2000, covering seven dynasties including Tang, Five Dynasties, Northern Song, Jin, yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. With a history of nearly 1300 years, it is of great significance to know the life of local residents. Among them, a pulse pillow has been unearthed. Many friends are curious about what it is for. Let's have a look at it together!
On June 19, at the archaeological site of Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding, Hebei Province, experts from the Chinese Cultural Heritage Research Institute, Peking University and Hebei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau were inspecting the unearthed cultural relics. In the archaeology of Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding, Hebei Province, the continuous cultural lamination of seven historical periods, including Tang, Five Dynasties, Northern Song, Jin, yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, has been discovered for the first time. Nearly 2000 pieces of porcelain, pottery, stone tools and other artifacts have been unearthed from Tang to Ming and Qing Dynasties, and 94 remains have been found. Experts said that the unearthed cultural relics can be divided into three groups: Folk daily necessities, temple buildings and religious sacrificial offerings, which are of great significance for understanding the social life of Zhengding residents in various periods. The picture shows the archaeological site of Kaiyuan Temple. Experts identified the cultural relics of 'pulse pillow'.
What is the use of ancient pulse pillow
The so-called pulse pillow is the material under the patient's wrist when the pulse is in Chinese medicine. It is said to have been used since Sui Dynasty. Tan Fengsen, a good friend, is engaged in the collection of pulse pillows. It is said that he has found many rare ones. He will have a good time in Beijing next time. At the 8th China International Exhibition of adult health and reproductive health, we can see that Mr. Liu Dalin's exhibition of sexual relics has the pulse pillow of sexuality. The ancients often used porcelain to make 'pillow' and even jade to make pillow.
The pillow has different effects due to different materials. The porcelain has the physical characteristics of cooling and heat removing. The Jade also has the function of nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, which has the health care function for the human body.