Herbal Formula for Healing Injuries and Continuity of the Body - Essentials of Orthopedics (A Must-Read Series for TCM Clinical Practice)

Author: (Tang) Lin Daoren (Compiler) Hu Xiaofeng
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-11
Features: The Secret Formulas for Healing Bone and Joint Injuries was written by Tang Dynasty's Lin Daoren and is the earliest extant specialized work on orthopedics in China. The book is a single volume, beginning with discussions on 14 steps for treating injuries, various osteopathic techniques, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and the application of herbal formulas. It then covers the sequence of medication for traumatic injuries and the corresponding formulas. The book details specific treatment methods for common orthopedic conditions such as falls, fractures, dislocations, manual reduction, surgical suture, traction, immobilization, debridement, and packing. In terms of herbal formulas, it includes both oral medications and topical applications (washing,, ,, and internal consumption). The book compiles the diagnostic and treatment experiences and achievements of orthopedics before the Tang Dynasty, summarizing the fundamental principles and techniques of injury healing and bone setting. It records methods such as washing, applying patches, mixing powders, and rubbing, as well as internal medications, laying the foundation for orthopedic diagnosis, treatment planning, prescription, and medication. Its valuable experiences remain widely used in clinical practice today and are revered by later orthopedic practitioners as the gold standard. It is a must-read for clinical orthopedic practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. For this edition, the Ming Dynasty Hongwu-era printed edition was used as the base text, with minor corrections based on the Ming Dynasty Chongde Tang edition or the Ming Dynasty Daozang publication. To facilitate learning, a guide has been written, and an index of formulas is appended at the end for easy reference.