Essential Readings in Traditional Chinese Medicine Series Treatise on Syndromes and Treatments

Author: Lin Peiqin Li Xinwei
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book was compiled by the Qing Dynasty physician Lin Peiqin and first published in the first year of the Xianfeng era. It is a reference book of high clinical value. The book consists of 8 volumes, with an additional preface volume. The preface volume discusses medical theory, while the other volumes primarily cover various diseases in internal medicine, miscellaneous diseases, surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and gynecology. Under each disease, the book concisely and clearly explains the etiology, pathogenesis, characteristic symptoms, pulse patterns, and selected treatment methods and prescriptions. Additionally, most diseases are accompanied by medical case studies, providing the author's clinical insights. Some cases involve treating the same patient with others, using the same prescription with slight variations in dosage, yet achieving remarkable results, fully revealing the author's extensive clinical experience. The book's distinctive feature lies in its integration of theory with practice, highlighting the "living" soul of traditional Chinese medicine. Moreover, it offers comprehensive symptom descriptions and precise medication selection, with the principles, methods, and prescriptions seamlessly integrated throughout the book. Modern physicians have praised it as "Practical Internal Medicine" and a "Textbook," clearly demonstrating its unique value. Based on the original first edition, this book has been extensively researched using various annotated versions and is now published for readers.