Medical Classics: Essential Methods of Gynecology in Plain Language (3rd Edition)

Author: Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Features: The Golden Mirror of Medicine was compiled by Wu Qian and others during the Qing Dynasty. It served as a textbook for studying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the Qing era and remains an important reading material for modern TCM learners. Especially the essential principles and key points of various specialties within it are concise, to the point, easy to remember, and widely welcomed by readers. The Essential Principles of Gynecology is a part of it, primarily discussing the four major gynecological conditions in TCM: pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, and leukorrhea. The content covers various aspects of diseases, including etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. This colloquial interpretation focuses on line-by-line translation of the original text, providing appropriate annotations for difficult terminology. Additionally, it offers analysis of pathogenesis, medical principles, clinical significance, and discussions on formulas and their historical applications for those with accompanying prescriptions. This makes the entire book systematic and comprehensive in terms of theory, methods, formulas, and clinical application, supplemented by selected case studies to aid readers in understanding and applying the knowledge. The book is widely suitable for beginners in TCM and grassroots clinical practitioners as a reference.