Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon: A Illustrated Guide to Health Preservation - Suwen Volume

Author: Zhou Chuncai
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon is the profound source of traditional Chinese medicine and a marvel of human wisdom. Its theoretical system of the correspondence between heaven and earth, as well as the theory of the five elements and Yin-Yang, is not only the foundation of medicine but also the guiding principle for daily diet and living. For example, how to "align with the four seasons and adapt to cold and heat"; how to "nourish Yang in spring and summer"; why to "nourish Yin in autumn and winter"; the relationship between emotional activities and health; how the five flavors nourish the five organs; the functions of the twelve organs—none of these are unrelated to every individual. "Those who fail to observe moderation are rare to avoid illness and danger." All these aspects extend beyond mere health preservation. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon also serves as a guide to enlighten and clarify doubts about human behavior and thought. Therefore, this book presents this ancient and profound classic in a popular comic format, aiming to inspire more people. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon Health Illustrated Dictionary – Suwen Section adopts the beloved comic format that has been widely read for many years. It was previously published by this press, received acclaim from readers and experts, and has been translated into multiple languages and reprinted numerous times. At the request of readers and the publisher, author Zhou Chuncai has revised and recreated this book, tracing its origins from the natural and cultural background of its creation. He provides a detailed examination and systematic summary of the formation of the worldview of unity between heaven and earth and the methodology of the five elements and Yin-Yang. Based on this, he offers a more accurate understanding and vivid interpretation of its content, making the complex accessible and providing readers with a key to unlock its wisdom.