Essentials of Surgery (A Must-Read Series for TCM Clinical Practice)

Author: Qi Dezhi (Yuan Dynasty) compiled by Hu Xiaofeng
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-14
Features: This book was written by Qi Dezhi, a court physician specializing in surgical medicine from the Yuan Dynasty. It was compiled by collecting discussions on the diagnosis and treatment of carbuncles and sores from previous scholars, as well as prescriptions from renowned physicians of ancient and modern times, combined with the author's clinical experience. The book was completed in 1335 and consists of two volumes. The first volume contains 35 essays on surgical medicine, discussing the diagnostic methods for sores and boils, distinguishing between their (), depth, and (), as well as internal and external treatments for sores and boils. It covers the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases such as five types of carbuncles, osseous carbuncles, hidden sores, seasonal toxic conditions, treating boils, scrofula, and hemorrhoids. The second volume includes over 140 prescriptions for commonly used decoctions, pills, ointments, and powders in surgical medicine, detailing their indications, ingredient compositions, dosages, and methods of administration, making it highly practical. At the end of the volume, there are records of the processing methods for over 60 commonly used Chinese herbal medicines in surgical practice and their single-prescription treatments for diseases. The author emphasized the holistic approach to diagnosing and treating surgical diseases, combining pulse and symptom analysis. In internal treatment, he pioneered the two major principles of internal dissolution and reinforcing the body's resistance. External treatments included methods such as scraping, needle cauterization, moxibustion, soaking, and caustic application. These methods had a significant influence on the development of surgical medicine in later generations and continue to guide clinical practice today. This edition has been carefully compiled and selected from fine copies, with a preface guide added to the book and an index of prescriptions and medicines at the end for easy reference. This book is not only a clinical reference for surgeons but also an important reference for clinicians in all medical specialties.