Archive for category Life of Ancient Chinese
Chinese Medicinal Liquor
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Medicine on December 11, 2011
Medicinal liquor is regarded as the No.1 of all drugs by ancient Chinese as it has many advantages, such as smoothing joints and bones, humidifying the skin, improving the body, eliminating dampness inside the body, etc.
Actually, in ancient times, alcohol itself was not a kind of beverage but a kind of medicine. With the development of science and the research of Chinese medicine, people found out that alcohol can easily dissolve all active ingredients Read the rest of this entry »
Swinging
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Entertainment on November 29, 2011
Swinging is a kind of folk traditional sports which the performer swings back and forth with a tread plate hung on a frame by long ropes.
Swinging has a long history in China which can date back to about 100,000 years ago. As time went on, it became a display and was welcomed by many people. During the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), became a folk activity performed on several festivals, Read the rest of this entry »
China Mantou
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Drink & Food on October 20, 2011
Mantou is a traditional type of Chinese steamed bun. It is usually plain with no filling and round with both sides flatten. It consists of flour, yeast and sugar. Based on different recipes, meat, milk or oil can also be used if desired.
The history of mantou can date back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280). The origination of mantou associated with Zhuge Liang, one of the most famous strategists in Chinese history. It was said that Zhuge made ritual offerings of mantou filled with meat in place of human sacrifice. Read the rest of this entry »
Ancient Chinese Toothbrush & Tooth Paste
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Life of Ancient Chinese on September 10, 2011
According to historical records, the earliest form of Chinese toothbrush, a branch with one end made into the shape of a brush, was introduced into China with Buddhism.
Originally, only few people use them. In the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), toothbrushes were popular among the masses. Toothbrushes made of wood, bones, bamboo and other materials were available on the market.
The original tooth paste was ginger juice and the root of Chinese wild ginger. Later, wild chrysanthemum flowers, Read the rest of this entry »
Chinese Yoyo
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Entertainment on August 6, 2011
Chinese yoyo (kong zhu), also called empty bell or pulling bell, is a challenging yet fun skill toy. It is the second oldest toy in the world (the first was the doll).
The history of Chinese yoyo can date back to the Ming dynasty (1386-1644 AD). The original style was made of bamboo. Therefore, in ancient China, it was given the name of kong zhu, which means hollow bamboo in Chinese. It went to Europe with the traders after 17th century. It is said that the more well-known diablo is the European descendant of the yoyo. Read the rest of this entry »
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