Li Si Chi (Series of Hundred Famous TCM Clinicians in China)

Author: Li Jiming
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Publish Date: 2002-05-10
Features: This book includes four parts: biographies of medical practitioners, discussions on specific diseases, casual talks after diagnosis, and chronicles. Among them, "Discussions on Specific Diseases" collects some medical theories and case studies of Professor Li Sichi, categorized into 24 disease types according to TCM syndrome names. Under each disease, the medical theories are listed first, covering the historical evolution, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differentiation of syndromes, and treatment methods and formulas for the disease. Due to limitations in the original materials, the format varies, with varying levels of detail. Next are the case studies, with different numbers of cases listed under each disease, totaling 149. The cases primarily selected are common and difficult-to-treat conditions, ensuring both reliable efficacy and reflecting Professor Li Sichi's diagnostic and treatment characteristics. Additionally, a section titled "Casual Talks After Diagnosis" includes 14 miscellaneous medical discussions by Professor Li Sichi, covering various aspects such as TCM, the development of TCM, fundamental theories of TCM, diseases, formulas, and medications. This book strives to objectively reflect Professor Li Sichi's lifelong medical treatment experience and academic characteristics. By combining medical theories and case studies, the arrangement is highly convenient for reading and study, making it a uniquely distinctive reference book on TCM.