The White Explanation of the Difficult Classic

Author: Wang Hongtu
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Classic of Difficult Issues is one of the classic works of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a must-read for those studying TCM and mastering the essence of traditional theory. It was compiled in the late Western Han Dynasty. The entire book discusses eighty-one questions in the form of Q&A to clarify doubts. The content primarily focuses on basic theories and elaborates on and explores certain important issues in The Inner Canon of Medicine. It holds significant theoretical and clinical importance. However, due to its early compilation, the text is archaic and the sentences are difficult, making it extremely challenging for beginners in TCM to understand and master. Based on decades of teaching experience and referencing previous excellent colloquial interpretation versions, the author has comprehensively annotated and explained the original text, striving to make the sentences more accessible and accurately reflect the original intent. The book includes five parts: the original text, summaries, annotations, colloquial interpretations, and remarks. It is concise, practical, and an easy-to-learn, highly readable popular TCM book. It can be used as a reference for teachers and students of various TCM colleges, beginners in TCM, and clinical practitioners. The Classic of Difficult Issues is one of the classic works of TCM. It is also a must-read for those studying TCM and mastering the essence of traditional theory. It was compiled in the late Western Han Dynasty. The entire book discusses eighty-one questions in the form of Q&A to clarify doubts. The content primarily focuses on basic theories and elaborates on and explores certain important issues in The Inner Canon of Medicine. It holds significant theoretical and clinical importance. However, due to its early compilation, the text is archaic, the sentences are difficult, making it extremely challenging for beginners in TCM to understand and master. Based on decades of teaching experience and referencing previous excellent colloquial interpretation versions, the author has comprehensively annotated and explained the original text, striving to make the sentences more accessible and accurately reflect the original intent. The book includes five parts: the original text, summaries, annotations, colloquial interpretations, and remarks. It is concise, practical, and an easy-to-learn, highly readable popular TCM book. It can be used as a reference for teachers and students of various TCM colleges, beginners in TCM, and clinical practitioners.