"Quan Zhai Medical Talks: Gui Yan Lu"

Author: Wang Shiyong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A practical series of ancient Chinese medical classics. Qian Zhai Yi Hua was written by Wang Shiyong (1808–1868), a renowned physician of the Qing Dynasty. Shiyong, styled Mengying, was another representative of the Wenyi School of medicine following Ye Gui, Xue Xue, and Wu Tang. In addition to this book, he also authored works such as Wenre Jingwei, Suxi Ju Yinshi Pu, and Suxi Ju Chongding Huolu Lun. Qian Zhai Yi Hua consists of one volume. The first half includes concise and effective prescriptions for treating various internal and external diseases, hence the book is also known as Qian Zhai Jianxiao Fang. The second half contains medical theories and discussions, primarily focusing on critiques of medical texts and clinical diagnosis and treatment. The critiques are insightful and well-founded, earning it praise as "the pinnacle of medical discussions." This book is a fine work in the genre of medical discussions. By referring to it alongside Mengying's other medical writings, readers can not only deepen their understanding of his academic thoughts and experiences but also broaden their horizons and expand their knowledge, benefiting both medical students and researchers.