Selected Clinical Experiences of Zhang Zanchen

Author: Shanghai Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Zhang Zanchen, a renowned old TCM practitioner in China, possesses a profound heritage in TCM and has studied under numerous medical masters. He has exquisite clinical diagnostic and treatment skills in TCM and extensive practical experience. He is skilled in various clinical disciplines, particularly excelling in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. The main content of this book collects some of Zhang’s medical records from 1962 to 1967, which hold significant medical value and are suitable for clinical TCM practitioners to study and reference. The book is divided into three parts: medical cases, discussions, and empirical prescriptions. The medical cases section primarily focuses on ophthalmology and otolaryngology cases, supplemented by cases from surgery, internal medicine, and gynecology. Most of the cases are recorded in detail, with additional comments following each case that elaborate on the key points of syndrome differentiation, the rationale for treatment, and medication experience. The discussions section is compiled based on Zhang’s records of teaching medical experience, covering a broad range of topics, including diagnosis, personal clinical insights, and the identification, processing, and application of certain herbs. The empirical prescriptions included are commonly used effective formulas in Zhang’s clinical practice, comprising 80 external treatment formulas and 11 internal formulas, either self-formulated or modified from ancient prescriptions. The entire book fully reflects the academic characteristics of Zhang Zanchen and holds high clinical practical value.