Heirloomed Proof and Treatment Essentials and Related Formulas

Author: Dai Yuanli (Ming) / Country: Mainland China
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book is a combined edition of "Secretly Transmitted Treatise on Diagnosis and Treatment" and "Treatise on Diagnosis and Treatment with Classified Formulas." It was compiled based on the edition by Yu Shiyu. The entire book consists of 16 volumes, with "Treatise" comprising 12 volumes, categorized into various departments such as:
- Department of Injuries
- Department of Qi Disorders
- Department of Blood Disorders
- Department of Pain
- Department of Coughs
- Department of Cold-Heat Disorders
- Department of Upper and Lower Bowels
- Department of Debility
- Department of Miscellaneous
- Department of Sores and Toxic Conditions
- Department of Women's Disorders
These 12 departments primarily discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, and treatment methods for diseases across different specialties. The "Classified Formulas" section comprises four volumes, which categorize prescriptions from the "Treatise" by dosage forms such as decoctions, drinks, pills, powders, ointments, and pellets. It mainly elaborates on the medicinal formulas for various disease conditions.
The book comprehensively reflects Dai Yuanli's extensive experience in treating miscellaneous diseases. His diagnostic and treatment discussions are clear and concise, offering significant guidance for modern clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This edition features a reorganized table of contents, an introductory guide, and a formula index at the end, making it highly suitable for practicing TCM professionals, students of TCM universities, and self-taught learners of TCM.