"Commentary on the Formulas of TCM (Volumes 1 and 2)"

Author: Song Xian
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Features: The Huihui Yaofang, which emerged in the early Ming Dynasty, is an Islamic medical encyclopedia compiled by Chinese scholars after the introduction of Western Islamic medicine into China during the mid-Tang Dynasty. The original text consisted of 36 volumes, with only 4 surviving today. This book not only provides a facsimile reproduction of all 4 remaining volumes but also offers a detailed interpretation of the medical terminology used. It particularly presents unique insights into the origins of Islamic medicine, the medical exchanges between ancient China and the Islamic world, and the cultural interactions and integration among the various ethnic groups in China. This book holds significant reference value for the study of the history of ancient Sino-foreign cultural exchanges and the development of Chinese medicine. To illustrate the historical context and medical characteristics of the Huihui Yaofang, it is necessary to first provide a brief overview of the transmission of Islamic medical knowledge in China before the Ming Dynasty.