Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Sun Simiao

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Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Sun Simiao was a Chinese physician and writer of the Sui and Tang dynasty. He was titled as China's King of Medicine for his significant contributions to Chinese medicine and tremendous care to his patients.

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Doctors should first understand the cause of disease, then treat it with diet. Medicine should only be used if diet fails

Sun Simiao

Above all, I will keep an open heart. As I move on the right path I will recieve great happiness as a reward without asking for anything in return.

Sun Simiao

Whenever a great physician treats diseases, he has to be mentally calm and his disposition firm. He should not give way to wishes and desires, but has to develop first a marked attitude of compassion. He should commit himself firmly to the willingness to take the effort to save every living creature.

Sun Simiao

Medicine is intention. Those who are proficient at using intention are good doctors.

Sun Simiao

First, modify the patient's diet and lifestyle and only then, if these do not effect a cure, treat with medicinals and acupuncture.

Sun Simiao