Classical Chinese Medical Masterpieces: Shoushi Baoyuan. 2nd Edition

Author: Gong Tingxian (Ming Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This book is one of the representative works of the famous Ming Dynasty physician Gong Tingxian. It is a comprehensive medical work published after his other works such as "Wanbing Huichun" and reflects his clinical experience and academic thoughts in a high-level manner. The entire book consists of ten volumes, covering all aspects of medicine including the viscera, meridians, diagnostic methods, treatment principles, drug properties, diseases (internal, external, gynecological, pediatric), prescriptions, folk remedies, emergency care, qigong, dietary therapy, health preservation, miscellaneous treatments, famine-relief herbs, and moxibustion. Many of these contents are "treasures preserved in the imperial household" and "secretly transmitted by extraordinary individuals outside the secular world," while others are his "truly effective treatment experiences." It is truly a practical and excellent book, which is no wonder why it was widely praised and circulated among physicians after being published. The title "Shoushi Baoyuan" means preserving the human body's original spirit and vital energy to achieve the realm of benevolent longevity. The book not only embodies the author's academic views but, more importantly, provides methods for treating, preventing, and maintaining health. This edition has been annotated and published, making it more suitable for clinical doctors, Chinese medicine enthusiasts, and the general public. A new prescription index has been added at the end of the book for easy reference.
This book is one of the representative works of the famous Ming Dynasty physician Gong Tingxian. It is a comprehensive medical work published after his other works such as "Wanbing Huichun" and reflects his clinical experience and academic thoughts in a high-level manner. The entire book consists of ten volumes, covering all aspects of medicine including the viscera, meridians, diagnostic methods, treatment principles, drug properties, diseases (internal, external, gynecological, pediatric), prescriptions, folk remedies, emergency care, qigong, dietary therapy, health preservation, miscellaneous treatments, famine-relief herbs, and moxibustion. Many of these contents are "treasures preserved in the imperial household" and "secretly transmitted by extraordinary individuals outside the secular world," while others are his "truly effective treatment experiences." It is truly a practical and excellent book, which is no wonder why it was widely praised and circulated among physicians after being published. The title "Shoushi Baoyuan" means preserving the human body's original spirit and vital energy to achieve the realm of benevolent longevity. The book not only embodies the author's academic views but, more importantly, provides methods for treating, preventing, and maintaining health. This edition has been annotated and published, making it more suitable for clinical doctors, Chinese medicine enthusiasts, and the general public. A new prescription index has been added at the end of the book for easy reference.