Qing Dynasty Palace Secret Formula

Author: Hu Manyun
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: The imperial court medical cases and prescriptions are a refined and mysterious part of traditional Chinese medicine, long shrouded in the mists of history, kept secret and never revealed. Even with anecdotes and folk tales, it is difficult to verify their authenticity, let alone discern truth from fiction. The "imperial palace secret formulas" have always possessed a strong sense of mystery in historical records across dynasties. This book delves into the vast archives of the Qing imperial court's medical institutions, gathering and compiling the most valuable knowledge. It primarily targets modern people's focus on improving quality of life, pursuing health and longevity, and their belief in preventive health care for diseases. Additionally, it caters to the strong demand of fashionable women for beauty, elegance, and youth preservation. By uncovering the imperial palace's secret longevity formulas, beauty-preserving prescriptions, and case studies for nourishing yin, boosting yang, and strengthening the body, this book was meticulously compiled with great dedication. It is believed that this book will serve as an extremely valuable reference for the study and application of traditional medicine today, as well as for daily health care and maintenance for readers. Unlike general imperial court medical prescriptions, this book is specifically tailored to modern people's emphasis on quality of life, their pursuit of health and longevity, and their preventive approach to diseases. It focuses on extracting the imperial palace's secret longevity formulas, beauty-preserving prescriptions, and case studies for nourishing yin, boosting yang, and strengthening the body. Moreover, the medical prescriptions selected in this book also cover the treatment and prevention of many common illnesses. The theories behind these palace remedies are well-structured, and the prescriptions are reliable. They are the result of years of clinical experience by imperial physicians treating members of the imperial family, and their effectiveness is undeniable.