6. The Forgotten Medical Manuscripts
Among the temple archives, researchers discovered a collection of detailed medical manuscripts documenting centuries of observations on the healing properties of Huanglong's various pools. Written by visiting physicians and Buddhist monks, these texts offer advanced studies of water qualities and their effects on different ailments. The manuscripts outline specific therapeutic procedures that combine traditional Chinese medicine with the use of the pools. These records are particularly significant for their systematic approach to tracking treatment outcomes over generations, representing one of the earliest examples of long-term medical research in the world. The texts provide detailed information on the specific mineral content of different pools and their effects on conditions ranging from skin disorders to internal diseases. They also include precise instructions for the timing and duration of treatments based on astronomical observations and seasonal changes. Modern researchers studying the medicinal properties of mineral waters have found these documents invaluable, and they continue to influence contemporary hydrotherapy practices.
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