Medical Records with Eastern and Western References - Prescription Study

Author: Zhang Xichun, written by Wu Wenqing, annotated by Wang Zhipu
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The "Essentials of Modern Eminent Physicians" series is a key project of the National "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." The author, Zhang Xichun, was a renowned physician in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, known for integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine. His book, "Medical Cases with Eastern and Western Medicine," has been widely circulated and has had a significant influence. The prescription section of the book includes 173 formulas, each accompanied by an explanation of the primary indications, theoretical basis for drug combinations, modifications, and administration methods. Some formulas are further analyzed using Western medical theories, making them highly valuable for clinical practice. As a master of practical medicine, Zhang Xichun revered the "Inner Canon" in medical theory, emphasized the "Shang Han Lun" and "Jin Gui Yao Lue" in herbal properties, and adopted the methods of while also embracing the achievements of past physicians. He valued clinical practice and advocated the integration of Eastern and Western medicine based on a clear understanding of drug properties. He promoted the development of traditional Chinese medicine while incorporating the strengths of Western medicine to address its weaknesses, reflecting his innovative approach to scholarship and his emphasis on staying abreast of contemporary trends.