Disease Reflections: Discussing the Occurrence Patterns of Epidemics from the Perspective of the Theory of Qi and Luck

Author: Gu Zhishan
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The author, Gu Zhishan, has dedicated many years to researching the theory of yunqi (luck and fate). He discovered that the Huangdi Neijing contains astonishingly predictive discussions on epidemics. The book focuses on the close relationship between the theory of yunqi and "SARS" as well as historical epidemics, arguing that different theories from various eras reflect the distinct characteristics of epidemics in those times. By examining epidemic data from historical literature, the author combines ancient wisdom with modern insights to propose a series of new perspectives and approaches in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for preventing and treating epidemics. These include the relationship between Zhang Zhongjing's Shanghan Lun and epidemics, the origins of the six channels theory, views on the use of "Shengsanzi formula" for treating epidemics, and the issue of using dry, pungent herbs in the Northern Song Dynasty during epidemics, as well as the problem of internal injuries in epidemics. The book provides broader research directions for TCM in preventing and treating "SARS" and other epidemics. Through extensive research on "SARS" data, the author believes that the clinical characteristics of the current "SARS" epidemic differ from those of the warm epidemics prevalent during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and that the valuable experiences of pre-Ming Dynasty physicians in treating epidemics should be given greater attention.