Newly Edited and Annotated Medical Three-Character Classic

Author: Liao Guo
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is newly edited based on the Nan Yataang edition from the 9th year of the Qianlong period (1840), and its content covers traditional Chinese medicine knowledge. This book, written by Chen Nianzu in 1804 during the Qing Dynasty, is divided into four volumes. , and the second volume are divided into 24 sections. The first section introduces the origin and development of ancient Chinese medicine; the second to the twenty-first sections discuss the symptoms and treatments of various internal medicine diseases; the twenty-second section discusses cold damage and epidemic diseases. The last two sections discuss gynecology and pediatrics. These two volumes are written in the form of medical songs and couplets, making them easy to memorize. Additionally, to avoid ambiguity due to the brevity of the text, self-annotations are provided, combining conciseness and detail for easier understanding. The third and fourth volumes list the prescriptions mentioned in the first and second volumes, including their ingredients, dosages, methods of preparation and administration, and an analysis of their compatibility and efficacy. At the end, there are discussions on zang-fu organs, meridians, the four diagnostic methods, and the theory of the five elements. The content of the entire book is rich, concise, and accessible, with insights that are often insightful and unique. It is one of the better popular medical books and has been well-received by medical practitioners and beginners alike since its publication, becoming widely circulated.