Medical Outline

Author: Lou Ying
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Publishing Date: 1998-06-01
Features: Synopsis This book is a representative work of the Ming Dynasty physician Lou Ying. The entire work consists of 40 volumes, compiling the essence of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) before the Ming Dynasty and integrating personal insights for discussion in various sections. It features clear outlines, abundant references, and covers topics such as Yin-Yang theory, Zang-Fu organs, Five Elements and climate theory, disease diagnosis and treatment across different specialties, acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as lifestyle adjustment. The book's distinctive approach is to first introduce historical discussions on each condition, then categorize treatment methods into primary and secondary approaches, drawing on the strengths of various schools to embody the principle of treating the same disease differently. This work is a well-structured reference book on TCM. The current edition is based on the Ming Jiajing 44th year (, 1565) edition published by Cao Zhuo, preserved in the Library of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and cross-referenced with annotations from the Neijing, Nanjing, Jiayi, Shanghan, and Jin Gui classics. This book is suitable for reference and reading by TCM and integrated Chinese and Western medicine clinicians.