Xu Lingtai's Complete Medical Works

Author: Xu Lingtai
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Publishing Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the life and experiences of Xu Lingtai, as well as his academic achievements and textual research on his works. It offers great inspiration for later generations studying Xu Lingtai's academic thought. At the end of the book, there is an "Index of Theses," which comprehensively lists the titles of papers published between 1950 and 1997 by modern scholars on various aspects of Xu Lingtai's academic thought, diagnostic experience, and life and writings, for the convenience of readers. This book combines the of ancient texts with modern research, completely and accurately reflecting the academic characteristics of Xu Lingtai's medicine, making it a medical work of considerable academic value. It is suitable for reference and reading by.
Content Summary: Xu Lingtai (1693–1771), originally named Dachen, also known as Daye, and later styled himself as Huaxi Laoren. Xu Lingtai was a man of extensive knowledge, particularly skilled in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon (Ji Huang). His medical theory was profound, his experience rich, and his insights outstanding. He wrote extensively in his lifetime, deeply researching and gaining insights into the Inner Canon, the Classic of Difficulties, the Treatise on Cold Damage, Materia Medica, and clinical practice, making him a great figure in traditional Chinese medicine. According to the selection criteria for the "Comprehensive Collection of Famous Doctors' Works" by the editorial committee of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, after investigation and verification, 8 works meet the criteria, including "Commentary on the Classic of Difficulties" (2 volumes), "A Hundred Records of the Divine Farmer's Materia Medica," "Exhortations on Medical Practices" (2 volumes), "Discussions on the Origins of Medicine" (2 volumes), "Classified Formulas for Cold Damage" (2 volumes), "The Model of the Orchid Platform" (8 volumes), "Brief Words on Health," and "Huaxi Medical Cases." This book not only conducts collation and annotation of the above 8 works but also writes an article titled "Research on the Academic Thought of Xu Lingtai," providing a detailed introduction to his life and experiences, as well as his academic achievements and textual research, offering great inspiration for later generations studying Xu Lingtai's academic thought. At the end of the book, there is an "Index of Theses," which comprehensively lists the titles of papers published between 1950 and 1007 by modern scholars on various aspects of Xu Lingtai's academic thought, diagnostic experience, and life and writings, for the convenience of readers. This book combines the of ancient texts with modern research, completely and accurately reflecting the academic characteristics of Xu Lingtai's medicine, making it a medical work of considerable academic value. It is suitable for reference and reading by.