Apricot Grove (Xinglin) is a synonym for the TCM community. Physicians often identify as "people of the Apricot Grove", and terms like "Apricot Grove in Spring" and "Renowned Throughout the Apricot Grove" are used to praise their noble qualities and excellent medical skills. According to Ge Hong's Biographies of Immortals: "Dong Feng lived in the mountains, treating illnesses without accepting payment, asking those cured of serious illnesses to plant five apricot trees and those with minor illnesses to plant one. Over years, this resulted in over 100,000 trees, forming a lush grove." This is the origin of the Apricot Grove culture, pioneered by Dong Feng. He is renowned alongside Zhang Zhongjing of Nanyang and Hua Tuo of Qiaojun, collectively known as the "Three Divine Physicians of Jian' an " in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Dong Feng's deeds are widely celebrated in folklore, his Apricot Grove spirit is revered as a model in the medical field, and the Lushan Apricot Grove is regarded globally as a sacred site. The Northern Song poet Su Shi’s verse, "I cannot see the true face of Lushan, for I am within its mountains," depicts the beautiful scenery of Lushan. For thousands of years, Lushan has attracted countless people with its unique natural landscapes, rich cultural history, and beautiful legends. Among these, the Apricot Grove culture, as part of Chinese traditional medical culture, originated from this mountain and continues to this day.
