Chinese medical history research

Author: Zhu Jianping
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book compiles 54 research papers on the history of Chinese medicine, most of which were published by the author between 1987 and 2002, with a few not formally published. Among them, 28 papers cover the general history of Chinese medicine, discussing the development of traditional Chinese medicine from the pre-Qin period to the Yuan, Ming, Qing, and modern eras. They explore the contributions of medical figures such as Qi Bo, Huang Di, Huangfu Mi, Ji Hong, Yuan Haowen, Dai Sigong, Wan Quan, Gao Wu, Yang Jishi, and Quan Shaoqing, as well as remarks on medicine by famous individuals like Mao Zedong and Chen Lifu. Five papers focus on the cultural history of Chinese medicine, primarily examining the influence of religious culture on traditional Chinese medicine. Four papers explore the history of exchange, reflecting on disease perception and discussing the history of infant convulsions. Three papers delve into the history of prescription formulas, focusing on the achievements of formula studies in the pre-Qin period, Rumen Shiqin, and the origin of the formula Tongguan San. Eleven papers discuss the history of health preservation, primarily focusing on Buddhist and Taoist approaches to health. This book is rich in historical facts, combines historical analysis with arguments, presents clear reasoning, maintains impartiality, and features fluent writing, offering fresh insights. It is a collection of personal research papers on the latest achievements in the history of Chinese medicine, serving as a valuable reference for scholars in Chinese and Western medical history, the history of science and technology, cultural history, and related fields.