Ding Jiwan,
the eldest grandson and direct successor of Ding Ganren, was a renowned master of febrile diseases and a TCM educator in modern Shanghai
Life Journey of Ding Jiwan
1920-1930
While in his 20s, he treated a critically ill pauper in Zhabei during a storm and covered the medicine costs himself. A single dose of his formula saved the patient, earning him the reputation of a "Living Immortal" and making him a famous specialist in febrile diseases before age 30.
1903-1920
Raised and mentored personally by his grandfather Ding Ganren, he grew up under the influence of masters like Xie Liheng. He was the sole recipient of the family’s secret manual, The 113 Methods of Ding’s Formulas.
1927-1940
In late 1927, he founded the Health Journal (Wei Sheng Bao), serving as Editor-in-Chief with classmates like Cheng Menxue and Huang Wendong to popularize TCM knowledge and academic discourse.
In 1931, he became the President of the Shanghai College of Chinese Medicine. He also served as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the National Medical Society.
Ding Jiwan‘s clinic in hongkong
1940-1960
In the late 1940s, he moved to Hong Kong, where he served as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese Herbalists Association.
Ding Jiwan with his colleague and classmates.
Ding Jiwan and his assistant in his clinic in hongkong
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1926
He continued to promote the Menghe Ding lineage until his passing in 1963.
Ding Jiwan and his Wife
1866
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1885
Born in Menghe Town, Wujin, Jiangsu Province.
Entered a private school to study the Four Books and Five Classics, establishing a strong foundation in classical Chinese literature.
Began studying the Treatise on Febrile Diseases (Shanghan Lun), entering the world of medicine due to family financial hardships.
Formally apprenticed to his cousin Ding Songxi to learn the theories of Fei Boxiong. He later studied under Ma Zhongqing, Ma Peizhi, and the Chao family, mastering internal medicine, external medicine, and throat specialties.
Left Menghe for Suzhou to practice medicine. Faced fierce competition and initial poverty.
1894
Recommended by Chao Chongshan to practice at the Renji Benevolent Hall. During this period, he also studied under the Scarce Cold (Shanghan) master Wang Lianshi.