" The Divine Moxibustion Canon Explained "

Author: Wang Dasheng
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Shen Zhi Jing Lun is a specialized work on moxibustion by Wu Yiding, a physician from the Qing Dynasty. The book consists of four volumes and approximately 280,000 words. It provides detailed examples on preparing moxa, using moxa, contraindications for moxibustion, post-moxibustion care, meridians, and acupoints. The diseases are classified by condition, with detailed descriptions of symptoms and moxibustion methods. The content is based on the principles of the Nei Jing and Nan Jing, as well as the experience of past generations, reflecting the characteristic of syndrome differentiation and treatment. It offers significant contributions to moxibustion theory and remains a uniquely styled specialized work. It is a compilation of the great achievements of predecessors and a must-read for study and research. This book is based on the edition printed in the third year of the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, with additional punctuation, translation, and annotations. The total volume is approximately 340,000 words, making it an important reference for teaching and clinical practice.