| 刊名 | Medicinal Plant |
| 作者 | Weiren SHI, Zhong'en GAO, Zehao ZHONG, Yujia ZHANG |
| 作者单位 | 1.Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou 250009, China; 2.Suzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 250000, China; 3.Jiangyin Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuxi 214400, China |
| DOI | DOI:10.19600/j.cnki.issn2152-3924.2026.02.014 |
| 年份 | 2026 |
| 刊期 | 2 |
| 页码 | 55-65 |
| 关键词 | Snakebite, Snakebite herbalist, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Wumen School of Medicine, Integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine |
| 摘要 | The development of snakebite treatment in Suzhou during the modern and contemporary periods has undergone an evolutionary progression, transitioning from folk practices to systematic integration, and subsequently to the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. During the Republic of China period, Ye Juquan and other physicians pioneered the systematic scientific organization of herbal medicine for the treatment of snakebites. Following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, the government undertook initiatives such as the “folk remedy collection” movement to gather traditional folk remedies. Additionally, snake herbalists were integrated into the formal hospital system, and specialized treatments, including “Wujiang snakebite medicine”, were developed. Since the implementation of reform and opening-up policies, although the prominence of antivenom has diminished the dominant role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in first aid, Suzhou has gradually developed a distinctive rescue model that prioritizes antivenom as the primary treatment while incorporating TCM as a complementary approach. This model demonstrates its unique value particularly during the stages of severe case treatment and rehabilitation. In the 21st century, the specialty of snakebite treatment has been formally recognized by relevant authorities, marking its transition from a traditional folk practice to a modern TCM specialty. This development highlights the enduring vitality and clinical adaptability of the Wumen School of Medicine in the prevention and treatment of snakebites. This paper systematically reviews the transmission and development of Suzhou snakebite medicine through policy, academic discourse, and social interactions in the modern era, elucidates the mechanisms by which this specialty sustains its relevance amid changing circumstances, and offers insights for the preservation and advancement of regional medical heritage. |
