Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Translation (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: ( Jin Dynasty ) Huangfu Mi, edited by Jia Chengwen
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Publishing Date: 1998-09-01
Features: The Jia Yi Jing of Acupuncture and Moxibustion is one of the earliest extant specialized works on acupuncture and moxibustion in China. It is also a summary of acupuncture theory and clinical experience following the Neijing, marking another significant milestone in the development of acupuncture and moxibustion. It comprehensively and systematically inherits and summarizes the brilliant achievements of acupuncture and moxibustion before the Jin Dynasty, exerting an extremely profound influence on the advancement of acupuncture and moxibustion in China and playing a pivotal role in bridging past and future knowledge. For this reason, it was called "the secret treasure of medical practice" by Tang Dynasty physicians. It has long been revered by generations of medical practitioners and remains one of the indispensable classics for studying traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture theory to this day. The Jia Yi Jing of Acupuncture and Moxibustion is the full title of The Acupuncture and Moxibustion of the Three Emperors (Huangdi), written by the renowned Jin Dynasty physician Huangfu Mi. He referenced the Suwen, Lingshu Jing, and Mingtang Kongxue Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatise and compiled related content from these three works using the method of "grouping similar matters together." He then edited and organized them by "eliminating redundant words, removing repetitions, and highlighting the essential points," resulting in a total of 12 volumes and 128 chapters. The book comprehensively covers various aspects of acupuncture history, zang-fu organs and meridians, etiology and pathogenesis, acupoints, and clinical acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, making it a masterpiece that combines systematic theory with rich and valuable clinical experience. This book is based on the Ming Dynasty edition of Jingu Minzong Zhengmai, with references to the Ming Zhengtong edition, the Ming blue-grid manuscript, and annotations from later medical scholars such as the Suwen, Lingshu Jing, Nandijing, Huangdi Neijing Taisu, Qianjin Fang, WaiTai Miyao, and Lei Jing. In terms of writing style, it strives to be concise, clear, and easy to understand, with brief annotations and translations to facilitate comprehension and practical application.