Veteran of comprehensive examinations

Author: Li Qing (Qing Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is divided into four volumes: "Answers," "Illustrations," "Pulse Explanations," and "Prescriptions." It provides detailed explanations of the names and meanings of surface body parts and internal organs, discusses the distribution of meridians on the body surface, the pathways of the twelve main meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians, as well as the functions, syndromes, and treatments of internal organs. It elaborates on the mechanisms of pulse phenomena and their application in diagnosis, touches on the Five Evolving Movements and Six Climatic Influences, the meridian affinity of drugs, and acupoint selection for acupuncture. It also includes prescriptions and medications, covering theory, methods, prescriptions, and treatments for internal, external, gynecological, and pediatric conditions. The book references partial content from works such as the Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), Nanjing (Essentials from the Difficult Questions), Bencao (Materia Medica), Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet), Mai Jing (Pulse Classic), Bing Yuan (Causes of Diseases), Qian Jin Yao Fang (Essential Prescriptions from a Thousand Gold), Xuan Zhu Jing (Black Pearl Classic), Mai Jue Ju Yao (Essentials of Pulse Diagnosis), Sheng Ji Jing (Sacred Prescriptions from the Imperial Court), Ren Zhai Zhi Zhi (Direct Indications from Ren's Studio), Ju Fang (Collected Prescriptions), and Gang Zhu Jing (Blue Pearl Classic), among others. It draws on the theories of scholars such as Dong Yuan, Dan Xi, and Hejian. Some content is similar to that in works like Ren Jing Jing (Mirror of the Human Body), Tu Shu Bian (Illustrated Compendium), and Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng (Standard Treatise on Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment). Readers may refer to these for further study.