Cold cure

Author: Lu Yitian of the Qing Dynasty, edited and annotated by Lü Zhilian
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Publishing Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Collected Medical Notes from the Cold Studio, written by Lu Yitian of the Qing Dynasty, Zhejiang Tongxiang. The book consists of five volumes, with the author claiming it is a "collection of observations and notes." It discusses various schools of medicine, the quality of medical texts, matters that physicians and patients should know, as well as syndromes, drug properties, diagnosis, treatment, and health preservation methods. The first two volumes record medical models, medical reflections, diagnosis and treatment, cautionary drug use, and comments on ancient and modern physicians and medical texts. The last three volumes systematically collect case studies of famous physicians from past dynasties. For every syndrome described, the author explores its root causes of excess or deficiency, incorporates personal insights, and elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages, offering insightful and precise analyses with clear and vivid writing. It is now edited and annotated based on the original 1897 edition by Pang Yuancheng of Wucheng, making it a valuable reference book for clinical and teaching purposes in traditional Chinese medicine.