Until the beginning of the 20th century, Chinese doctors advised local women in a special way.. It is noted that in China, only men were doctors, and girls, according to tradition, could not be naked with strangers. So, medical dolls were invented.

It is known that these ivory statues, in the form of a woman lying on her side, were in every doctor’s office. In addition, she was depicted naked.

First, the patient went behind the screen and extended her hand through the window so that the doctor could feel for a pulse.

Then on a doll she showed places where she feels pain, and the doctor already diagnosed and prescribed medications.

Wealthy ladies also had such dolls. They sent their maids with dolls to the doctor to show what worried her mistress. Such dolls were made to order to more accurately show the type of figure and physique of a woman.

In addition, the practice with medical dolls in some areas of China, where residents honor and respect traditions, has been preserved to this day..

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