Wang Shishan Medical Collection

Author: Wang Ji
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: This collection includes nine medical books compiled, transcribed, and organized by the famous Ming Dynasty physician Wang Ji and his disciples. They are:
"Pulse Diagnosis Corrected" (in four volumes), which includes "Collected Explanations of Pulse Diagnosis Corrected" (in two volumes, written by Dai Qizong and transcribed by Zhu Shengjie) and Wang Ji's supplementary notes (in two volumes). This book compiles pulse diagnosis materials from various traditional Chinese medical texts and elaborates on Wang Ji's pulse theory.
"Reading the Su Wen: Selections" (in three volumes) and "Supplement" (in one volume). The book supplements the "Su Wen: Selections" compiled by Huai Shou, presenting a classified selection of Su Wen's original texts and Wang Bing's annotations.
"Medical Cases of Stone Mountain" (in three volumes) with an appendix (in one volume). This book was mainly compiled by Wang Ji's disciples, including some of Wang Ji's medical cases and theories. Notably, his "Theory of Ying and Wei" is placed at the beginning of the volume, making this book a representative work of Wang Ji's academic thought.
"Easy Guide to the Five Elements and Qi" (in three volumes). The book systematically introduces the basics of the Five Elements theory, with clear and concise content, making it easy to read.
"Qigong and Acupuncture Questions and Answers" (in three volumes). The book introduces the basic theories and clinical applications of qigong and acupuncture in a question-and-answer format.
"Principles of Surgery" (in seven volumes) with an appendix of prescriptions (in one volume). Most of the content is compiled from the surgical discussions of Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasty physicians, categorized into 154 sections and including 256 prescriptions. The arguments are balanced and highly practical.
"Discerning the Treatment of Smallpox" (in one volume) with an appendix of prescriptions (in one volume). The book includes treatment proposals from various scholars on smallpox and measles, along with 153 prescriptions for treating smallpox.
"Exploring the Master's Intent" (in two volumes). Written by Dai Sigu, a disciple of Zhu Danxi, Wang Ji obtained this book from a renowned scholar in Shixi, personally edited and organized it, and had it published by his disciples under the title "Exploring the Master's Intent." The book is divided into three sections: miscellaneous diseases, pediatric diseases, and gynecological diseases, discussing the etiology, symptoms, and treatments for dozens of conditions.
"Fundamentals of Medicine" (in thirteen volumes). The first two volumes introduce meridians and acupoints, while the remaining eleven volumes cover various clinical disciplines, making it a comprehensive clinical medical book.
In addition to the above nine works, the book also includes an essay titled "A Study of Wang Shishan's Medical Academic Thought" and a bibliography of modern research papers. This book is suitable for professional Chinese medicine practitioners as well as those studying or researching Chinese medicine.