Unbelievable Treatments in Chinese Medicine History: Swallowed Nails, Faked Illnesses & Genius Cases with Michael Brown
From a child who swallowed a nail and was saved by an ingenious Ming dynasty formula, to patients faking dramatic blood-coughing episodes, this episode uncovers the wildest, most surprising stories from classical Chinese medicine texts.
Join host Marie Hopkinson and special guest Michael Brown — scholar, acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and classical Chinese translator — as they dive into forgotten cases from Zhang Jingyue and other texts. Discussing the integration of acupuncture by famous herbalists, and the joy of returning to source texts to bring happiness into modern practice.
You'll also hear insights into classical literature, point combinations, the value of studying source texts, and why frequent treatment and deep study still matter in clinic today.
About Michael BrownMichael Brown is a Brisbane-based scholar-practitioner of Chinese Medicine with clinical experience since 2009. He completed Honours in Classical Chinese at the University of Queensland and is Head Lecturer at the Academy of Source-based Medicine, which he co-founded in 2022. He has contributed to or edited over 6 major translations and works, including the landmark Explanations of Channels and Points (Vol 1 & 2) — often considered one of the most important acupuncture commentaries — and multiple volumes of Zhang Jingyue’s Complete Compendium (including Eight Principles, Ten Questions, Mingmen Theory, and the Eight Battle Arrays of New Formulae). His passion lies in bridging classical literature with modern clinical practice.
Perfect for TCM students, acupuncture and herbal medicine practitioners, self-learners, and anyone fascinated by the depth and surprises of traditional Chinese medicine. Dive into the classics, challenge common assumptions, and get inspired to deepen your own study and practice.
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Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. Marie Hopkinson is a Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist in Perth with 24+ years of clinical experience. At her clinic, Bespoke Medicine in Bayswater, Marie combines acupuncture, pulse diagnosis, and traditional herbal formulas based on the Shang Han Lun and Jingui Yaolue. She trained in Australia and China, holds a Master of International Health, and teaches Chinese medicine in Perth.📍Book a session (Perth patients and International via Telehealth, can both book here: https://bespokemedicine.net/patients/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesemedicinepodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chinesemedicinepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinesemedpodcastAUDIO - find us on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts in audio-only format CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE)
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