This Compendium of Materia Medica is a mixture of American hip-hop music. At the same time, combined with Chinese style, after adding humorous hip-hop elements, this Chinese style song comes alive instantly, and the whole song is full of creativity. In addition, the title of the song is taken from the classic medical book Compendium of Materia Medica, and the lyrics also quote the names of six kinds of Chinese herbal medicines, such as Semen Strychni, Semen Cassiae, Fructus Xanthii, etc. 16, which is enough to open young people's eyes and deepen their understanding of China's medical culture.

Creation background

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.