Chinese Materia Dietetica, Ming: Pig trough/urine ditch water

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Illustrations of 'pig trough water' (zhucao shui) and 'urine ditch water'(niaokeng shui) from Shiwu bencao (Materia dietetica), a dietetic herbal in four volumes dating from the Ming period (1368-1644). The identity of the author and artists is unknown. It contains entries on over 300 medicinal substances and is illustrated by almost 500 paintings in colour. The text states: Pig trough water is non-poisonous. It is used to bathe insect and snake bites. Urine ditch water is non-poisonous. It is used to treat wasting thirst (xiaoke, diabetes) and can also eliminate puffer fish toxins, in case of accidental ingestion.

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Pig trough water (zhucao shui). Urine ditch water (niaokeng shui)

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