Essay Assignment for Document Project 21: Tan Yunxian Chinese Medicine

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Create a fictional case history written by a Ming-era Chinese physician. Be sure to include the following in your history: the nature of the patient’s symptoms, the means of diagnosis, and the recommended treatment. Your case history should highlight the connection between Chinese medicine and Chinese philosophy.

You may find it helpful to review the section “Ming China, 1368–1644” in Chapter 21 of your textbook before you begin.