Lips and teeth category need Secret of the throat department

Author: Xu Ji (Ming Dynasty), Po Tou Huang Zhen Ren (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Kou Chi Le Yao is a specialized oral medicine work written by the Xue family in the Ming Dynasty. It holds significant importance in the study of the early development of oral disease medicine in China. This book is not divided into volumes and primarily discusses 12 types of oral diseases (such as scaly lips, toothache, mouth and tongue ulcers, sore throat, etc.) and other miscellaneous conditions of the five senses. It includes 81 case studies and 70 prescriptions. Although the textual content is brief, the explanations of oral diseases and their etiology and mechanisms presented by the Xue family are unique. The book provides the author's own clinical experiences in diagnosis and treatment, as well as letters from friends who benefited from his care, making it feel authentic and reliable. The case studies clearly identify the diseases, the selected prescriptions are precise, and the modifications are flexible, resulting in significant therapeutic effects. This edition is based on a carefully selected original text, ensuring accuracy. A preface has been added for guidance, and an appendix includes a concise comparison of TCM and Western medical names for oral diseases and a prescription index, making it easier for readers to study and reference. This book is a clinically practical medical work and a must-read for TCM oral medicine practitioners. It also holds reference value for clinicians in all other TCM disciplines. Secrets of the Larynx is one of the most distinctive existing classic works on laryngeal diseases in China. The book consists of two volumes. The first volume briefly summarizes that the causes of throat and larynx conditions are primarily wind, accumulation, phlegm, and deficiency. It discusses how to determine life or death by observing the color of the throat and establishes four major methods—divine, sacred, and meritorious—based on symptoms. The second volume elaborates on the symptoms, treatments, and prescriptions for 22 types of laryngeal conditions, accompanied by acupuncture point diagrams with annotations on techniques and effects. It also includes 44 prescriptions. Despite its brevity, the book holds considerable practical value. This edition is based on a carefully selected original text, ensuring accuracy. A preface has been added for guidance, and an appendix includes a prescription index, making it easier for readers to study and reference. This book is a must-read for clinical TCM laryngeal practitioners and can also serve as a reference for other TCM clinical personnel.