Medicine is an often overlooked but vital heritage of the Songshan Shaolin Temple. In the past Shaolin was a great centre of research into what is now called Traditional Chinese Medicine. In effect the Temple was a university engaged in all aspects of researching and advancing medical knowledge as well as delivering care to the local inhabitants. During the 20th Century these activities were affected by the great events that swept through China but the tradition was kept alive and today it is once again the mission of the Temple to share this heritage with the world.
As Buddhists the monks of the Shaolin Temple were and are only interested in treatments that do not harm the natural environment and the Temple's herbal formulary makes no use of animal derived ingredients.
Joining us to run the clinic is the very experienced Dr Liu . Over time he and his team will expand the number of treatments offered to include a wide variety of massage techniques, Chinese reflexology, acupuncture, cupping and herbal medicine.
In time we will offer special Shaolin remedies to martial artists that come from the unique combination of medical and martial arts knowledge of the Temple.
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