New Annotation of Chen Xiuyuan's Medical Books (First Series)

Author: (Qing) Chen Nianzu
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book was awarded the Third Prize of the Excellent Book Editing Award in Fujian Province (1988-1989); the Silver Award of the First National Excellent Medical History and Literature Books and TCM Reference Books (1978-1991); the First Prize of the Fujian Provincial TCM Science and Technology Books Award (1978-1990); and the Third Prize of the First National Ancient Books Compilation Books (1978-1991). Chen Xiuyuan's 16 Medical Books is a widely popular and influential set of books for teaching and self-study in TCM. Since its publication in the early 19th century, it has been reprinted twice in, covering content from basic theory to clinical practice in TCM, from introductory to advanced levels. The text is clear and concise, the rhymes are widely known, the theory is innovative, and the methods are practical. This volume includes the newly annotated editions of Chen Xiuyuan's "Essentials of the Annotations of the Lingshu and Suwen" and "Annotations of the Shennong Herbal Classic." "Essentials of the Annotations of the Lingshu and Suwen" is a collection of annotations by Chen Xiuyuan to enlighten later scholars on the "Lingshu" and "Suwen." The book consists of 12 volumes, using a classified research method to divide the content of the "Lingshu" and "Suwen" into 10 categories based on different properties: Dao Sheng (Daoist Creation), Zang Xiang (Organ Manifestations), Jing Luo (Meridians), Yun Qi (Five Elements and Climate), Wang Se (Pulse Observation), Zhen Hou (Pulse Diagnosis), Shen Zhi (Treatment Assessment), Sheng Si (Life and Death), Mai Zhen (Pulse Diagnosis), and Bing Ji (Pathogenesis). It elucidates ancient teachings in a concise and profound manner, benefiting later scholars by providing a solid foundation, making it an excellent reference book for learning basic TCM theory. "Annotations of the Shennong Herbal Classic" is a collection of Chen Xiuyuan's insights and reflections after carefully studying the "Shennong Herbal Classic." The book consists of four volumes, selecting 160 commonly used herbs from the 365 listed in the "Shen Nong Herbal Classic" (divided into superior, medium, and inferior categories) and combining them with the clinical experiences of physicians in applying these herbs to elaborate on the original text. The book integrates the principles of the "Neijing" and the methods of the "Shanghan," making it a valuable resource for studying herbs and clinical prescriptions. This book was first published in the eighth year of the Jiaqing reign (1793).