Gas Chemistry Theory and Clinical Medicine Ma Yushan's Discussion on Miscellaneous Liver Diseases

Author: Ma Yushan
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: The author has over 30 years of experience in treating liver diseases and is well-versed in classic works such as the Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) and the Shanghan Zabing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases). The book consists of four chapters. The first three chapters introduce the theories of the Five Elements (Wuxing) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as discussed by ancient and modern medical scholars. They also explain the theory of "qi transformation" as the basis for guiding liver disease treatment, detailing the etiology, pathology, and syndrome differentiation of various types of liver diseases, along with 40+ typical case studies for review. The fourth chapter covers miscellaneous conditions, presenting over 240 prescriptions with proven clinical efficacy for 10 categories of diseases through the method of syndrome differentiation and treatment. This book emphasizes both the syndrome differentiation and treatment principles of TCM while also relying on modern medical examinations, highlighting the modern application of classical formulas. It offers practical guidance for the clinical treatment of liver diseases and miscellaneous conditions, making it a valuable reference for clinical TCM practitioners, primary care physicians, and enthusiasts of TCM.