The history and present of Shu lacquer A dialogue between ancient ingredients and modern technology

Mondo Technology Updated on 2024-01-28

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Hello everyone, I'm your old friend Pony. Today we will talk about the mysterious and interesting thing of Shu lacquer. What is Shu lacquer?Everyone knows Chinese herbal medicines, and Shu lacquer is one of them. Don't look at it ordinary, in fact, people are the treasures of our Sichuan, Guizhou, and Hunan.

Back then, people weren't as comfortable as we are now, and many people had to go to the immortals to ask for divination when they got sick. At that time, I had to travel more than ten miles to the countryside to see a doctor. Fortunately, this Shu lacquer is regarded as a treasure by the ancients. According to the "Shennong's Materia Medica" and the theory of "medicine and food homology" in traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal diet made of Shu lacquer has also become the secret book for those farmers who are far away from the city to strengthen their health, which can be described as a panacea.

Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it is said that the history of Shu lacquer has been as high as thousands of years. At that time, people began to confirm that Shu lacquer has a significant effect on nourishing the body and resisting diseases. Later, in the Han Dynasty, "Shennong's Materia Medica" listed Shu lacquer as the top grade. In this way, Shu paint began to emerge and became a well-known prescription.

The name of Shu lacquer is also called Changshan, Hengshan, it looks very spiritual, it is an evergreen tree, and it can grow up to 10 to 20 meters!Let's take a look at the color, Shu lacquer, it is really as its name, the tender green leaves, under the sunlight, shine like a pearl-like luster. Look closer, oh, those thick branches, contain incomparably tenacious strength. Seeing this, do you think of the old banyan tree in your hometown?With the same vigor and tenacious vitality.

Shu lacquer is one of the four major lacquerware in China, with a long history and rich cultural connotation. In order to respect and inherit the historical and cultural value of Shu lacquer, we should first understand the cultural background and traditional craftsmanship of Shu lacquer. By visiting the Shu Lacquer Museum and learning the historical documents and folk tales related to the Xi, we can have a deeper understanding of the development and artistic value of Shu lacquer.

Secondly, we should actively participate in the protection and inheritance of Shu lacquer. Whether it is to join the relevant protection organizations, or to start from ourselves, to reduce the abuse and destruction of Shu lacquer, is the contribution we can make to Shu lacquer.

Finally, we should learn to Xi and master the production process of Shu lacquer and inject new vitality into it. Through creative innovation, let Shu paint shine again in modern society. Only in this way can the historical and cultural value of Shu lacquer be inherited for a long time and leave valuable wealth for future generations.

Then let's talk about the wonderful use of Shu lacquer in dyes, inks, coatings, etc. In ancient times, because Shu lacquer was difficult to transport over long distances, it was ground into powder and used to make silvery white and delicate pigments. In addition, Shu lacquer is also a raw material for paint and ink. No, the supplies developed by our ancestors on the basis of Shu lacquer have undoubtedly brought a lot of convenience to their lives.

Let's talk about the medicinal value of Shu lacquer. Shu lacquer also has expectorant, asthma, antitussive and other curative effects, is the best medicine for cough, asthma and other symptoms. In addition, it is also recorded in ancient medical classics, such as "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases", "Compendium of Materia Medica" and so on. In addition to its unique medicinal value, Shu lacquer is also a national second-class protected wild plant, which shows its rarity.

Although it has been impacted by modern medicine, Shu paint has not faded out of people's sight. On the contrary, some scientific research units began to work on the pharmacological effects of Shu lacquer, trying to apply this ancient wisdom to modern medicine and contribute to the cause of human health. In order not to let this ancient miraculous medicine disappear in the long river of history, Shu lacquer has been included in the national key protection list, and it is forbidden to harvest and sell Shu lacquer without permission.

Generally speaking, Shu lacquer has enjoyed a good reputation in ancient times and still plays a pivotal role in modern Chinese medicine. As future generations, we must not only respect and inherit this wisdom heritage from our ancestors, but also learn to make rational use and innovation, so that Shu lacquer can better benefit the whole society.

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