Medical Introduction

Author: Li (Mu Yan) of the Ming Dynasty
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Publishing Date: 1995-12-01
Features: This book is one of the "Collected Classics of Ming and Qing Chinese Medicine" series. It was written by Li (Mu Yan) of the Ming Dynasty. The entire book consists of eight volumes, primarily in the form of rhymes, supplemented with annotations for clarification. It compiles various schools of thought, covering content such as biographies of medical scholars, diagnosis, acupuncture and moxibustion, herbal medicine, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in internal, external, gynecological, and pediatric medicine, along with emergency remedies. The content is extensive, well-organized, easy to learn and recite, making it the best introductory reading for beginners in Chinese medicine. This edition is based on the Ming Dynasty edition of the third year of the Wanli reign (1575), with annotations and from the ancient Wu You Tang collection of Ming-era printed and Qing-era printed editions, as well as the 1924 Shanghai Shaoye Shanfang stone printing. This book is suitable for clinical practitioners of all specialties in Chinese medicine, particularly for beginners, self-learners, and students.