Fei Boxiong,
courtesy name Jinqing,
was one of the four great physicians of
the Menghe medical school.
Life Journey of Fei Boxiong
1832-1850s
Fei Boxiong's reputation reached the capital. He successfully treated Emperor Daoguang (for loss of voice) and the Empress Dowager (for lung abscess), earning the title "National Master of Life-Saving" (活国手).
1800
Fei Boxiong was born. Raised in a scholarly "Confucian Doctor" (儒医) environment, he mastered both classical literature and medicine.
1863
Fei Boxiong's book,
The Essence of Medical Purity (Yi Chun Sheng Yi)
After his original 24-volume work was destroyed in war, Fei published The Essence of Medical Purity (Yi Chun Sheng Yi). He proposed the "Pure and Harmonious" (平正中和) theory, advocating for balanced, gentle treatments.
Fei Boxiong's Former Residence
1879
Fei Boxiong passed away at age 80. His life defined the transition of Menghe medicine from a local family practice to a national standard.
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1894
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.
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.