300 Quotes from the Inner Canon

Author: Zhang Ke
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The author of this book has carefully selected 300 important original sentences from the Neijing that reflect its fundamental ideas, theories, viewpoints, and principles, and divided them into eleven parts for detailed explanation: holistic concept, yin-yang and the five elements, zang-fu theory, qi, blood, and spirit, acupuncture and meridians, diagnostic techniques, etiology and pathogenesis, therapeutic philosophy, health preservation, people-centered approach, and the theory of climatic influences. The content covers almost all aspects of the Neijing. In interpreting these famous quotes, the author primarily aims to inherit and accurately express the original meanings. In the arguments, he strives to cite relevant statements from the Neijing for corroboration while incorporating the relevant discussions of predecessors from past generations. On the other hand, he also pays attention to appropriately reflecting current research findings, elaborating on some theories and viewpoints of the Neijing and presenting modern perspectives. Additionally, in his interpretation of the Neijing, the author cites numerous medical case studies from ancient and modern experts to demonstrate the guiding significance of the Neijing's theories and principles in clinical practice, highlighting that the Neijing is a practical "medical treatment manual." This allows readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the essence of the Neijing in a relatively short time.