Visualization and Interactive Design of Cultural Heritage Information

Tibetan medicine, as a valuable achievement, encompasses rich medical knowledge and unique cultural traditions. Among them, the “Medical Canon in Four Sections” stands as a representative classic work of Tibetan medicine, containing invaluable medical wisdom. However, there are several challenges in the dissemination and application of the “Medical Canon in Four Sections”. Firstly, for non-medical professionals, its medical content may be overly specialized and difficult to understand. Additionally, difficulties in preservation, scattered content, inconsistent versions, outdated information, and accessibility issues often hinder people from quickly and accurately finding the information they need. To address these challenges, this study collected, organized, summarized, and analyzed information from different versions of the “Medical Canon in Four Sections”. Using the metaphor of “three trees of life”, we interpreted its content, establishing a logical framework of “tree-branch-leaf”. Simultaneously, we developed a visual dynamic interactive software that allows users to swiftly search medical content, understand visual information, and interact with relevant knowledge points, thereby enhancing users’ efficiency and experience in acquiring Tibetan medicine knowledge. By combining digital dissemination methods, this paper provides users with a comprehensive and agile platform for learning Tibetan medicine knowledge, which facilitates the dissemination and application of the valuable information within the “Medical Canon in Four Sections” and promotes the inheritance and development of Tibetan medicine culture.