The story of Quhan Joule Decoction

"Quhan Joule Soup" tells the story of Zhang Zhongjing using Joule Soup to cure diseases and save lives. The details are as follows:

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing was a magistrate in Changsha, visiting doctors and practicing medicine in the lobby. Later, he resolutely resigned and went back to his hometown to treat his neighbors. When he got home, it was already winter. He saw that the villagers on both sides of the Baihe River were sallow and emaciated, hungry and cold, and many people's ears were frozen. He asked his disciples to build a medical shed and a cauldron in Dongguan, Nanyang, and give up their "charming ears" to treat frostbite on the day of winter solstice.

He cooked mutton and some herbs to dispel the cold in a pot, then took out the mutton and chopped the medicine to make ear-shaped Joules and bread. After cooking, he distributed two Joules and a big bowl of broth to everyone who came to ask for medicine. People ate "Joule" and drank "Quhan Decoction", and they were all hot, their ears were hot, and their frostbitten ears were cured.

Later generations learned the appearance of Joule and packaged it into food, also called "jiaozi" or "flat food". When you eat jiaozi on the solstice in winter, you will never forget the kindness of Zhang Zhongjing, a "medical sage", in "Quhan Joule Decoction". Up to now, there is still a folk song in Nanyang, which is called "jiaozi Bowl, and nobody cares about frozen ears." .

The Historical Significance of Quhan Joule Decoction

The story of Quhan Joule Decoction shows Zhang Zhongjing's kindness. Zhang Zhongjing gave up the splendor of officialdom and returned to his hometown to treat the poor people. With his wisdom and love, he created the magical prescription of Quhan Joule Decoction, which benefited countless people. His behavior embodies the humanistic care and great love spirit of traditional Chinese medicine, and also sets a noble example for future generations.

Quhanjoule decoction has developed the custom of eating jiaozi in winter from today to Sunday, which is a cultural heritage and emotional expression. By eating jiaozi, people can understand the wisdom and traditional culture of the ancients and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.

Eating jiaozi on the solstice in winter also represents family reunion and the expression of affection. On the solstice of winter, families get together, chat while wrapping jiaozi, and enjoy the warm family atmosphere. This feeling of affection and reunion makes people feel warm and happy.