Shoushibao yuan

Author: (Ming) Gong Tingxian
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Publishing Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This book is one of the representative works of the famous Ming Dynasty physician Gong Tingxian. It is a comprehensive medical work following his other books such as Wanbing Huichun, and itly reflects and embodies his clinical experience and academic thoughts at a high level. The entire book consists of ten volumes, covering all aspects of medicine, including zang-fu organs, meridians, diagnostic methods, treatment principles, drug properties, diseases (internal, external, gynecological, pediatric), prescriptions, folk remedies, emergency care, qigong, dietary therapy, health preservation, miscellaneous treatments, Jiuhuang Bencao, and moxibustion. Many of these contents are "treasures preserved in the imperial household" and "secretly transmitted by hermits outside the secular world," while some are his "truly effective treatments that work every time." Reading it truly feels like a practical and excellent book, which is no wonder it was highly regarded by physicians after being published and widely circulated. The title Shoushi Baoyuan means preserving the human body's original spirit and vital energy to achieve the realm of benevolent longevity. The book not only reflects the author's academic views but, more importantly, provides methods for treating, preventing, and maintaining health. This edition has been annotated and published, making it more suitable for clinical physicians, Chinese medicine enthusiasts, and the general public. A new prescription index has been added at the end for easy reference.
This book is one of the representative works of the famous Ming Dynasty physician Gong Tingxian. It is a comprehensive medical work following his other books such as Wanbing Huichun, and itly reflects and embodies his clinical experience and academic thoughts at a high level. The entire book consists of ten volumes, covering all aspects of medicine, including zang-fu organs, meridians, diagnostic methods, treatment principles, drug properties, diseases (internal, external, gynecological, pediatric), prescriptions, folk remedies, emergency care, qigong, dietary therapy, health preservation, miscellaneous treatments, Jiuhuang Bencao, and moxibustion. Many of these contents are "treasures preserved in the imperial household" and "secretly transmitted by hermits outside the secular world," while some are his "truly effective treatments that work every time." Reading it truly feels like a practical and excellent book, which is no wonder it was highly regarded by physicians after being published and widely circulated. The title Shoushi Baoyuan means preserving the human body's original spirit and vital energy to achieve the realm of benevolent longevity. The book not only reflects the author's academic views but, more importantly, provides methods for treating, preventing, and maintaining health. This edition has been annotated and published, making it more suitable for clinical physicians, Chinese medicine enthusiasts, and the general public. A new prescription index has been added at the end for easy reference.