Golden Mirror of Ancient and Modern Famous Physicians on Clinical Practice: Volume on Stranguria and Enuresis

Author: Shan Shujian
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Publishing Date: 1999-08-01
Features: The "Contemporary Famous Physicians' Clinical Essence" series, published a decade ago, was celebrated for its extensive collection of materials and meticulous editing. Upon its release, it became highly sought after, going through multiple printings and earning praise from medical peers as a practical and innovative encyclopedia of contemporary Chinese medicine. Holding one volume offers immense benefits, akin to learning from a master teacher or receiving enlightenment, deeply inspiring and enlightening the mind, providing a key to mastering the art of diagnosis and treatment, and offering shortcuts to solving complex problems. It is a rare masterpiece of modern times, a glorious chapter in reviving Chinese medicine, with remarkable achievements deserving of admiration!
The practical experience of renowned elderly Chinese medicine practitioners constitutes an essential part of Chinese medical academic essence, representing the refinement of knowledge and the transmission of secrets. It is truly invaluable. Now, the venerable figures in the medical community have broken the old tradition of "transmitting knowledge only to sons, not daughters, or within the family, not to outsiders," with benevolent hearts, revealing their expertise in full. Furthermore, thanks to the extensive collection and careful curation by Comrade Shan Shujian, the series is both insightful and captivating. Mastering a particular volume can make one an expert in that disease—this is no exaggeration. During my lectures across various regions, I have repeatedly recommended this series to my peers, and readers have consistently reported great benefits.
As this series has been published for a decade, new experiences and innovations in recent years have emerged like bamboo shoots after rain, necessitating updates. Moreover, the invaluable practical experiences of renowned elderly Chinese medicine practitioners in various provinces and cities remain uncollected and uncompiled. It is even more imperative to extensively gather and compile these, leading to the proposal of a revised edition titled "Contemporary Famous Physicians' Clinical Essence." This aims to further enrich and elevate the series, contributing to the revival of Chinese medical academia, inheriting the practical experiences of contemporary clinical masters, improving the diagnostic and treatment skills of middle-aged and young Chinese medicine practitioners, fostering the emergence of more new generations of renowned practitioners, and advancing the development of Chinese medicine with outstanding contributions.
Having known Comrade Shan Shujian for many years and exchanging correspondence with him frequently, I deeply admire his dedication to uncovering,, and refining the academic experiences of elderly Chinese medicine practitioners. His guidance, meticulous editing, and tireless efforts in contributing to the revival of Chinese medicine are truly commendable. His article, "Inheriting the Experience of Elderly Chinese Medicine Practitioners is the Key to the Development of Chinese Medical Academia," accurately addresses the current issues, calling for the rescue of the experience of elderly practitioners and proposing strategies for reviving Chinese medicine. I fully endorse his views and hope that insightful individuals will join in this noble endeavor.
Recently, I received a letter from Comrade Shan Shujian, who was instructed by the publisher to include the experiences of ancient medical masters, renaming the series "Golden Mirror of Contemporary and Ancient Famous Physicians' Clinical Experiences." I believe that blending the wisdom of both ancient and modern times into one comprehensive volume, allowing readers to grasp the essence of a particular disease in a single edition while understanding the evolution of academic development, would be truly exhilarating. Comrade Shan Shujian is humble, studious, and insightful. Beyond his editorial work, he pursues research on how Chinese medicine should develop, demonstrating his profound understanding and expertise. His academic pursuits have matured, far surpassing superficial or approaches. With great satisfaction, I have written a few words in lieu of a preface.