Live Explanation of Warm Disease Treatises

Author: Liu Guantao
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Enlightenment and clarification, unveiling the mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for you. With modern logical thinking methods and rhythm, it offers a fresh and comprehensive interpretation of the Four Great Classics of TCM, exploring the harmonious connections between humans and nature, as well as humans and society. This book serves as an introductory guide for TCM enthusiasts and those interested in humanities research.
From history, from nature, from life; walking through today, through nature, through life. A Living Interpretation of On Cold Damage Differentiations and Parallels is part of the "Old TCM Doctors Explaining Classics in Plain Language" series. The original On Cold Damage Differentiations and Parallels was written by Wu Tong (also known as Jutong), a renowned physician from the Qing Dynasty. The book consists of five volumes and classifies cold damage into nine types based on seasons and disease manifestations, presenting a comprehensive classification method for cold damage. It established the theory of "Three-Jiao Differentiation," providing clear diagnostic criteria and treatment methods for warm and heat-related diseases, significantly advancing the Sanjie () differentiation system in TCM. Additionally, it left behind many practical formulas that are still widely used in clinical practice today.
On Cold Damage Differentiations and Parallels is a representative and highly regarded work in the field of TCM cold damage studies. A Living Interpretation of On Cold Damage Differentiations and Parallels offers a comprehensive and flexible explanation of the original text through various methods, employing modern logical thinking. The main approaches include:
- Annotating the original text with modern colloquial translations, organized by chapters or sections.
- Inserting engaging illustrations to aid in understanding.
- Categorizing the content of each volume and section, presenting it as much as possible in chart form.
- Combining the pathological, therapeutic, and formulaic discussions from each volume and chapter, supplemented with formula mnemonics, illustrations, and case studies from famous physicians, as well as rhymes. This aims to create a richly illustrated, theory-practice integrated book that combines knowledge, interest, and reference. It not only serves as an enlightening guide for general readers but also offers significant insights and benefits for students and professionals in medical schools and institutions.