Medical Three-Character Classic: Plain Language Explanation - (Second Edition)

Author: People's Medical Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: "The Three-Character Classic of Medicine" was written by the renowned Qing Dynasty physician Chen Xiuyuan in his later years. It is a comprehensive summary of his lifelong clinical experience, covering etiology, pathogenesis, syndrome differentiation, treatment principles, and effective prescriptions, all of which are complete and practical. The entire book is written in a three-character rhyming style, concise and easy to remember, making it an excellent introductory text for those new to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Due to the original text being written in rhyming prose, the language is succinct, making it difficult to fully grasp its depth. To address this, our publishing house published "The Three-Character Classic of Medicine with Colloquial Explanations" in the 1960s. It was well-received by readers and has been reprinted numerous times. To better meet the needs of modern readers and express our gratitude for their support, the Department of Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has revised and expanded this book. The new edition features detailed translations and annotations of the original text, with in-depth analysis of disease etiology and pathogenesis, clear explanations of treatment principles, and a focus on practical and effective prescription research. Some sections also include supplementary notes to elaborate on unaddressed points. Additionally, the original prescriptions are listed after relevant disease entries for easier study and application. The new edition of "The Three-Character Classic of Medicine with Colloquial Explanations" is even more comprehensive and relevant, making it an essential guide for those interested in medicine.