Cai Xiaosun

Author: Huang Suying
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: The Cai Family Gynecology of Shanghai Jiangwan originated in the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty and has been passed down for seven generations, spanning over two hundred years. It has gained a reputation in Shanghai and is renowned far and wide. Professor Cai Xiaosun of the seventh generation of the Cai Family Gynecology combines modern medical theories and employs contemporary diagnostic methods, inheriting and promoting the academic thoughts of the Cai Family Gynecology. He advocates that qi and blood are the foundation of life and that the treatment of gynecological diseases should align with and establish the physiological cycle of women. He emphasizes regulating the (Chong Ren) meridians, using the principle of "" ( implies dredging and unblocking), and prioritizing the regulation of the functions of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. His prescriptions are light and often produce quick results. The book is divided into five parts: a brief biography of the physician, discussions on specific diseases, post-diagnosis musings, a chronology, and appendices, systematically introducing Professor Cai Xiaosun's academic characteristics and clinical experiences. The section on specific diseases follows the principle of "organizing discussions around diseases, discussions around words, and words around cases," providing detailed introductions to Professor Cai Xiaosun's experiences in treating common and difficult gynecological and obstetric diseases. It includes 17 disease categories such as menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy, childbirth, and miscellaneous diseases, each accompanied by several empirical formulas and case studies, fully reflecting the Cai Family's emphasis on identifying the root causes of symptoms and treating based on those causes, as well as their approach to treating gynecological diseases. The chronology provides a detailed introduction to Professor Cai Xiaosun's life and achievements. The book also includes some anecdotes of the Cai family, to delight the readers.