Medical Soul of Han Dynasty: Rebirth as a Chancellor, Forging Glory.

Summary

The passage describes Ren Yi's innovative attempt to create a "Pain Relief Powder" in ancient China, inspired by the suffering of laborers along the Fen River. Drawing from medical knowledge about willow bark's pain-relieving properties, he meticulously collects, dries, grinds, and extracts salicin from willow bark. Supported by his wife Cai Wen Ji, Ren Yi carefully processes the bark through multiple stages, including soaking and filtering, with the goal of developing a natural pain medication that could help many people during challenging times. His process is methodical, patient, and driven by a desire to alleviate human suffering.

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