Compendium of Materia Medica is a song sung by Jay Chou. This song is composed by Fang Gang, Jay Chou and Lin Maike. It was included in Jay Chou's album Still Fan Texi released on September 5th, 2006. Jay Chou and Song Zu Ying sang this song in an English group at the Spring Festival Gala in 2009.
The Creative Background of Compendium of Materia Medica
Jay Chou wrote this song because he has always been interested in Chinese style. In order to express a national spirit, he satirized those who adored foreign things and told them that China's ancestors were great.
He thinks that Chinese medicine actually represents China people, and it is the most representative except Kung Fu. These Chinese medicines are very rare for our ancestors and deserve our pride, so we should also attach importance to our Chinese culture.
In March and spring, shepherd's purse is an elixir.
As the saying goes, "In the spring of March 3rd, shepherd's purse is an elixir". Shepherd's purse, as one