Wen Bai Duiying Chinese Classical Medical Classics Series - Xiao'er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue

Author: Qian Yi Deng Shao Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Children's Medical Prescriptions for Straightforward Diagnosis is the masterpiece of Qian Yi, a renowned pediatrician from the Song Dynasty, known as the "saint of pediatrics." It is the earliest extant pediatric medical text in China. The book consists of three volumes: the first volume covers pulse and symptom diagnosis and treatment methods, listing over 80 common pediatric conditions; the second volume records 23 medical cases treated by the author; and the third volume includes prescriptions, totaling over 100. At the end of the book are two additional essays: Yan's Treatise on Children's Prescriptions and Dong's Emergency Treatise on Measles in Children. For over 800 years since the Song Dynasty, this book has effectively guided theoretical research and clinical practice in traditional Chinese pediatric medicine and is revered as the "forefather of pediatric medicine."
Children's Medical Prescriptions for Straightforward Diagnosis in parallel Chinese and vernacular Chinese strictly adheres to the principles of "faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance." The entire book is translated into vernacular Chinese, with annotations provided for a few difficult terms. The text is arranged in segments of original text, annotations, and translations, facilitating readers' comprehension by comparison. The book is rich in clinical experience and features easy-to-understand translations, making it an excellent clinical textbook for practicing physicians, especially pediatricians. It can also serve as a reference book for young parents in caring for their children and preventing and treating illnesses.