刍议《神农本草经》三品分类法的内涵

Connotation of San Pin Classification Method in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

《神农本草经》的三品分类法是现存最早的中药分类方法,初看起来也是最简单的分类方法。但结合中华文明的特征对其进行深入剖析,就能认识到这一分类方法浸润着中华民族特有的思维方式,渗透着中华文明如影随形的影响,突出了以人为本的生命观,蕴含了治未病的预防观,体现了基于整体思维的三才观,彰显了上医治国的战略观,也承载了构建健康中国目标的深刻历史渊源和丰富的哲学内涵。

San Pin classification method recorded in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing(Shennong’s Classic on Materia Medica)is the earliest existing classification method for TCM Materia Medica,and it seems to be the simplest classification method at the first sight.If we deeply analyze the classification in light of the characteristics of Chinese civilization,however,we can realize that this classification method is formed under strong influence of Chinese civilization,thus reflecting the unique way of thinking of the Chinese people.The San Pin classification method highlights people-oriented view of life,contains the preventive view of treating diseases,embodies the three-element concept based on holistic thinking,and demonstrates the strategic view of“a supreme doctor even has the wisdom to govern a country”.It also carries the profound historical origin and rich philosophical connotation for the realization of the goal of building a healthy China.