Ancient physician Xie interprets the I Ching

Author: He Shaochu
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
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Content Summary
This book collects dozens of specialized essays (works) on the I Ching by famous physicians from the pre-Qin period to the Republic of China, providing a glimpse into how generations of medical practitioners used the I Ching to discuss medicine. Some of these works have been published for the first time in this century.
The I Ching is the foremost classic of Confucianism, rich in content and profound in depth, deeply influencing traditional Chinese culture. Particularly for traditional Chinese medicine, every word and character can be seen as a guide to medical practice, and every line and line segment embodies the wisdom of nurturing life. It is the fountainhead of traditional Chinese medicine.
For a long time, the writings of medical practitioners using the I Ching to discuss medicine were scattered throughout various medical books throughout history. They lacked punctuation and annotations, with obscure language and profound principles, making reading and comprehension difficult. Many readers were deterred and unable to appreciate the subtleties of these excellent works.
This book organizes the essays by dynasty, based on the original texts. The author, drawing on years of research, provides detailed and accurate annotations to these medical-I Ching essays, presenting the original texts that contain the secrets of medicine and the I Ching in a clear and understandable manner. This allows readers to understand how medical practitioners applied the principles of the I Ching to explore the mysteries of yin and yang, reveal the profound truths of the five elements, and offer insightful discussions and analyses of organs, Qi and blood, meridians, health preservation, sexuality, eugenics, Qigong, and pharmacology. Additionally, the book reveals many mysteries of the human body using the Taiji, Liangyi, Si Xiang, Bagua, and the principles of the I Ching, providing great inspiration and profound enlightenment for future learners.
This is a precious legacy in the treasury of traditional Chinese medical and cultural knowledge and an important part of the academic thought system of the I Ching. Based on solid historical records, the author uses clear and accessible language to combine the principles of the I Ching and medicine, providing in-depth and detailed annotations. This book is a comprehensive collection of specialized works on medical-I Ching, a unique gem among books on the I Ching. It is suitable for readers with middle school or higher education levels who are interested in researching the mysteries of traditional Chinese medicine and the principles of the I Ching.