Qi Family Medical Records

Author: Qi Binghui (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 1997-03-01
Features: Qi's Medical Cases (Qizhi Yican) was written by Qi Binghui, a renowned physician from Sichuan during the Qing Dynasty. The book consists of six volumes. Volume 1 discusses cold damage, warm disease, and internalb using the Six Channels theory, advocating for the treatment of diseases based on channel differentiation. Volume 2 elaborates on the general principles of Six Channels syndrome differentiation and treatment. Volume 3 provides a detailed analysis of the theory of innate water and fire, with a focus on conditions such as consumptive diseases, tuberculosis, cough, asthma, and fluid retention. Volume 4 primarily discusses diseases of the spleen and stomach. Volume 5 mainly addresses blood-related disorders, introducing unique experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of hemoptysis. Volume 6 primarily focuses on gynecological issues and also covers the diagnosis and treatment of warm epidemics and scarlet fever. For each disease or condition discussed, the book first cites the insights of predecessors, then presents the author's own views, followed by practical case studies. The arguments are interspersed with cases, and cases are accompanied by discussions, integrating theory with practice. This approach ensures that theory is embedded in cases and cases are grounded in theory, blending medical principles with clinical practice, making it highly valuable for clinical application. This edition is compiled based on the original first printing from the 11th year of the Jiaqing era in the Qing Dynasty, serving as a reference for Chinese medicine practitioners and enthusiasts.