The Three Essentials of Health Preservation: Annotations from Classical Chinese Medical Texts

Author: Yuan Kaichang
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book compiles over twenty books such as The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, Zhuangzi, Baopuzi, The Thousand Gold Prescriptions, Compendium of Materia Medica, Medical Laws, Chu Shi's Lost Books, and Lenglu Medical Talks, as well as the discussions of nearly thirty medical scholars like Ge Hong, Li Shizhen, Zhang Jingyue, Li Dongyuan, Zhang Zihe, Xu Dachun, and Yu Jiayan. It can be said to be a comprehensive collection of traditional Chinese (health preservation) before the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, since its publication in 1919, the book has quickly gained popularity both domestically and internationally, being embraced by health-preserving practitioners as a guide.
This book is a scientific work, distinct from literary works. The accuracy of the translation is its necessity. We not only aim to scientifically convey the original essence of the book but also strive to fully reflect its original charm and the traditional cultural characteristics of its ancient beauty, showcasing the sweetness within. Therefore, in the translation, we adhered to a strict literal translation approach, employing free translation only when absolutely necessary, and maintained the principle of preserving the ancient simplicity and purity, avoiding ornate or overly literal translations. This ensures that the book remains faithful to the original while being adapted for modern readers.