Shén Jiǔ Jīng Lún Shì

Author: Wang Dasheng
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Shen Zhi Jing Lun is a specialized work on moxibustion by the Qing Dynasty physician Wu Yiding. The book consists of four volumes and approximately 280,000 words. It provides detailed examples on moxibustion with mugwort, the use of mugwort, contraindications for moxibustion, post-moxibustion care, meridians and acupoints. The diseases are classified by condition, with detailed descriptions of symptoms and moxibustion methods. The content is based on the principles of the Nei Jing and Nan Jing as well as the experience of past generations, reflecting the characteristic of syndrome differentiation and treatment. It offers significant contributions to moxibustion theory and remains a uniquely styled specialized work. It is a compilation of the great achievements of predecessors and a must-read for study and research. This book is based on the edition from the third year of the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, with additional punctuation, translation, and annotations. The total volume is approximately 340,000 words and can serve as an important reference for teaching and clinical practice.