Four treasures of Taoist health care China ancient health care technology mostly originated from Taoism. The four methods widely circulated among the people, such as scratching the body, knocking teeth, swallowing body fluid and singing drums, are collectively called "four treasures of Taoist health preservation", which can strengthen the body, tonify the kidney and prolong life.
Of the five major religions in China, Taoism is the only one that originated in China and was founded by China people, so it is also called indigenous religion. Taoism had a far-reaching influence on politics, economy and culture in ancient China, and it was one of the three spiritual pillars of the ruling class.