San Huang Flashcards
1
Q
What is the San Huang?
A
The trio of three empowers known as the “3 sovereigns” who are believed to be the originators of Chinese medicine
2
Q
Who is the first sovereign?
A
Fu Xi
3
Q
Who is the 2nd sovereign?
A
Shen Nong
4
Q
Who is the 3rd sovereign?
A
Huang Di
5
Q
What is the first sovereign, Fu Xi, known for?
A
BA Gua- the 8 trigrams which make up the great book of changes the I Ching
6
Q
What is the 2nd sovereign, Shen Nong, known for?
A
Emporor of 5 grains- father of cultivation who tried 1000s of herbs to test properties
7
Q
What is the third sovereign, Huang Di, known for?
A
He is the Yellow Emporer and is known for The book the Huang Di Nei Jing which is also accredited to his physician Qi Bo…he is the founder of Chinese culture
