Medical Three-Character Classic in Plain Language

Author: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of TCM
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: Medical Three-Character Classic 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 beginners in TCM. Due to the original text's rhyming composition, the language is succinct, making it difficult to fully grasp its depth. To address this, our publishing house released Medical Three-Character Classic with Colloquial Explanations in the 1960s. It was widely welcomed by readers and has been reprinted many times. To better meet modern readers' needs and express our gratitude, the Department of TCM at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has revised and expanded this book. The new edition features detailed word-by-word 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. The original prescriptions are organized and listed after relevant disease entries for easier study and application. The new Medical Three-Character Classic with Colloquial Explanations is even more thorough and applicable, making it an essential gateway text for medical enthusiasts.