Research on the Medical Records of an Incorruptible Official (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Chen Keji
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is the result of collaborative effort by experts from the Historical Archives of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, systematically organizing and researching the extant Qing Dynasty imperial medical archives of China, spanning from the Shun and Kang reigns to the Guang and Xuan periods. It is based on facts, providing prescriptions, evaluations, and discussions. After years of work, it has finally been completed as a monumental work of over two million words. The book not only showcases the medical conditions and treatments of emperors, empresses, concubines, and high-ranking officials during the Qing Dynasty, as well as the diagnostic and treatment experiences of renowned physicians, but also reveals certain court medical practices that were once considered taboo, offering valuable insights for clinical reference. More importantly, the compilers of this book have conducted in-depth research on these Qing imperial medical archives and written a series of papers, revealing the achievements and unique experiences of Qing Dynasty court medicine to scholars and readers in various fields, including medicine and history. The compilation of this book holds significant academic value for both medicine and history.