Schisandra

Name: Schisandra
ISBN: 9787559642615

懒兔子Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · ChinaAug 2020

3.5

Word count: 157K words
Chapters: 49
ISBN: 9787559642615

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Summary

You are your own best doctor, and you can surely heal yourself. That was what Old Qian said to Wu Wei more than anyone could count. Now those words have become his last testament and the only light left in Wu Wei's heart. One summer a year ago, Wu Wei chose to divorce Shen Hong. A sham divorce. To buy another apartment in a good school district, to keep their child from losing at the starting line, to let his wife, parents, and child live no worse than anyone else, Wu Wei used a series of choices most adults would call "right," "reasonable," and "necessary" to destroy, step by step, all the effort and happiness of his first half of life... Facing the powerlessness of a middle-class family, the deep well hidden behind human desire, and the fragility of middle age, Wu Wei and Shen Hong were truly afraid...

Editor's review

*Schisandra* is another major work by Lan Tuzi following such bestsellers as *Shuo Yi Bu Er*, published by Beijing United Publishing Company. The book continues the author's signature light, humorous style, weaving the profound wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine into everyday stories. Unlike purely theoretical titles on the market, Lan Tuzi brings common herbs such as schisandra, tangerine peel, and astragalus to life, giving each a distinct personality and story so that readers grasp their properties, effects, and combinations with a knowing smile. This narrative approach makes TCM knowledge anything but dry, filling it instead with human warmth and the feel of daily life.\n\nFrom a professional standpoint, this is not a rigorous medical textbook but a gateway to TCM culture. It lowers the barrier to learning Chinese medicine and is especially suited to beginners. Its core ideas are "treating illness before it arises" and "following nature," encouraging readers to heed the subtle signals their bodies send and to maintain health through adjustments in diet and mood. Lan Tuzi's writing is warm and down-to-earth; she draws health wisdom from the stuff of daily life—oil, salt, firewood, rice, family chatter—making abstruse TCM theory approachable and tangible. For modern readers who wish to understand Chinese medicine, improve suboptimal health, or seek a more natural way of living, *Schisandra* offers highly practical inspiration and warm comfort for the mind.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginning enthusiasts interested in TCM culture but intimidated by difficult theory
Urban readers in long-term suboptimal health who hope to find ways to regulate their bodies through daily diet and habits
Readers who enjoy light, humorous storytelling and want both knowledge and relaxation from a book
People who care about their own and their family's health and want to learn some practical home health knowledge

Not a good fit for

Medical students or practitioners seeking rigorous, systematic, in-depth professional TCM textbooks
Readers expecting clear disease diagnoses and specific treatment plans

Reading tips

Approach it as a collection of life essays or a cultural reader, and enter the world of TCM in a relaxed frame of mind, following the stories
You can try simple observations and experiences in daily life based on the ingredients or herbs mentioned, but always consult a professional physician for serious health problems
Most cases in the book come from everyday life; as you read, relate them to similar situations in yourself or those around you to deepen understanding and resonance

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

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Does this book have a Douban rating? Is the content reliable?

The book has a rating on Douban (the exact score may change; check the latest information). In content, it focuses on popularizing traditional Chinese medicine culture and life philosophy, conveying health-preservation ideas through vivid stories. It is reliable as an entry point for interest and as inspiration for healthy living, but it cannot replace professional medical diagnosis.

What is the background of the author, Lazy Rabbit?

Lazy Rabbit is a well-known popularizer of traditional Chinese medicine culture, a bestselling author, and a cartoonist. She is not a formally trained practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine; rather, driven by her love and distinctive understanding of it, she has interpreted traditional Chinese medicine through self-study and practice in an accessible, humorous way, gaining great popularity among readers.

What are the features of this book compared with the author's previous works?

Wuweizi continues Lazy Rabbit's signature story-based explanations and cartoon style, but places greater emphasis on personifying specific medicinal materials through "mini-biographies of herbs," making the content more entertaining and memorable. It is another innovative attempt in her path of writing about traditional Chinese medicine for general readers.

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About the author

懒兔子 Author

Lan Tuzi is a Chinese author known for writing on health and traditional Chinese medicine. Public information about her is limited; her real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Judging from the twelve works held in the collection, her writing centers on popularizing traditional Chinese medicine and everyday family medical knowledge. Representative titles include Yi Ben Zheng Jing, Yi Mu Liao Ran, Yi Xue Jiu Hui, and Yi Shi Zhu Xing. Among them, Yi Ben Zheng Jing presents traditional Chinese medicine in comic form, and there are also a collector's edition and a medical treasury set for Chinese families. Her works are often categorized as health books, with some also touching on social fiction. Overall, her style is accessible and life-oriented, explaining medical and health knowledge in an easy, approachable way that lowers the barrier for general readers.