Ancient Chinese Medicine of Circular Movement (2 Volumes)

彭子益 / Li KeChina Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaMar 2023

Rating 4.7

Word count: 356K words
Chapters: 295

Summary

Grounded in the circular movement of qi ascending and descending from the Hetu diagram of the Yijing, this two-volume set unlocks the age-old mysteries of the Huangdi Neijing, Nanjing, Shennong Bencao Jing, Shanghan Zabing Lun, and wenbing theory, critically inheriting and developing classical Chinese medicine and drawing from a tangled mass of ancient medical classics a holistic view of life and the universe and a scientific, practical systematic science of Chinese medicine. It serves as an introductory guide and a ladder to success for those carrying forward and developing Chinese medicine today, and reflects the full scope of Peng's scholarly system. Senior physician Li Ke strongly recommends it: this book is the soul of Chinese medicine, and its value surpasses that of nearly all other Chinese medical books.

Editor's review

The value of this set lies in its use of the core framework of circular movement to connect the Hetu theory of qi ascending and descending from the Yijing with the Neijing, Nanjing, Shennong Bencao Jing, Shanghan Zabing Lun, and wenbing theory into a coherent, explainable system of Chinese medicine. Peng Ziyi does not list formulas and patterns in isolation; he first establishes a holistic view of life and the universe, then returns to the ancient medical classics to explain the relationship between the movement of qi and disease, making the book especially helpful for readers who already have some grounding in Chinese medicine but are overwhelmed by scattered passages. Li Ke's recommendation emphasizes its status as the soul of the field, and it can serve as an entry point for understanding the full scope of Peng's scholarly thought. Read it slowly; begin with Volume One to build the framework, then work through Volume Two by repeatedly comparing formulas, patterns, and classical passages. Do not try to memorize unfamiliar classical texts; grasp the logic of circular movement first. This is better suited as a desk reference for long-term study and repeated consultation than as a quick-start manual.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a foundation in Chinese medical theory who want a systematic understanding of the classical Chinese medicine framework
Readers interested in classics such as the Shanghan Lun and Neijing who need a connecting thread
Clinical practitioners of Chinese medicine who want to reframe pattern differentiation from the perspective of qi movement
Chinese medicine learners willing to study long term, take notes, and revisit the material repeatedly

Not a good fit for

Readers with no background in Chinese medicine who want a quick, immediately applicable introduction
Readers who expect evidence-based explanations from modern medicine and do not accept traditional theoretical frameworks
Readers looking only for single formulas or herbs and unwilling to read through a theoretical system

Reading tips

Read Volume One first to build the overall framework of circular movement and qi ascending and descending, then move to the specific passages and formulas in Volume Two, so you do not get lost in details from the start.
Keep a notebook with three columns—principle, classical basis, and clinical application—and after finishing, check whether the framework holds together.
When encountering original passages from the Shanghan Lun or Neijing, read for the general meaning first rather than memorizing word by word, and focus on how Peng Ziyi explains them through circular movement.
Use Li Ke's recommendation as a reading prompt, not a substitute for your own judgment of the text, and restate the core idea of each chapter in your own words.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
圆运动的古中医学
本书简介
《圆运动的古中医学》整理委员会
序言
全书概要
本书读法次序
一、原理上篇
导言
二十四节气圆运动简明图说
阴阳
五行
五行相生相克
六气
人秉大气五行而生脏腑
十二经名词的说明
二十四节气圆运动详细说明
大气圆运动范围图说
二、古方上篇
导言
理中丸证治本位的意义
麦门冬汤证治本位的意义
小建中汤证治本位的意义
当归生姜羊肉汤证治本位的意义
肾气丸证治本位的意义
大黄黄芩黄连泻心汤证治本位的意义
桂枝汤证治本位的意义
麻黄汤证治本位的意义
桂枝麻黄各半汤证治本位的意义
四逆汤证治本位的意义
附子汤证治本位的意义
乌梅丸证治本位的意义
大承气汤证治本位的意义
桃核承气汤证治本位的意义
小柴胡汤证治本位的意义
大柴胡汤证治本位的意义
读《伤寒论》十方读法五条
三、温病本气篇
导言
温病的意义
病在荣卫
病在气分
病在肠胃
病在血分
两感温病
冬温
鼠疫
湿温
温病的坏病
温病系阴虚亦系阳虚
养阴液保阳根必先保中气
温病脉是虚象
温病忌发汗何以温病非得汗不解
温病出疹之关系
温病汗下之过
温病与燥病之分别
温病误用石膏必死
《内经》经文读法
《伤寒论》的温病经文解释
《温热经纬》与《温病条辨》的学法
乌梅白糖汤治愈温病发热十五案
四、儿病本气篇
导言
发热
大小便病
腹痛
咳嗽
风病
面红身痒
耳流脓
目病
倦怠
□疝
疳病
虫病
喉痛
外感
猩红热
大头温
暑病
疹病
痘病
痄腮
内热与内虚
阴虚
实证
辨别小儿病证之虚实
感寒停食外治法
危证
脉法
看指纹法
五、时病本气篇
导言
暑病
霍乱
水泻
痢疾
疟疾
喉痛
感冒
燥气病
痧症
湿热病
六、古方中篇
导言
炙甘草汤证治本位的意义
茯苓杏仁甘草汤证治本位的意义
酸枣仁汤证治本位的意义
白头翁汤证治本位的意义
薯蓣丸证治本位的意义
生姜泻心汤证治本位的意义
黄芪五物汤证治本位的意义
大黄□虫丸证治本位的意义
大黄牡丹汤证治本位的意义
薏苡附子败酱散证治本位的意义
葶苈大枣泻肺汤证治本位的意义
甘麦大枣汤证治本位的意义
温经汤证治本位的意义
七、古方下篇
导言
理中汤证治推论的意义
麦门冬汤证治推论的意义
小建中汤证治推论的意义
当归生姜羊肉汤证治推论的意义
肾气丸证治推论的意义
大黄黄芩黄连泻心汤证治推论的意义
炙甘草汤证治推论的意义
茯苓杏仁甘草汤证治推论的意义
酸枣仁汤证治推论的意义
白头翁汤证治推论的意义
薯蓣丸证治推论的意义
生姜泻心汤证治推论的意义
黄芪五物汤证治推论的意义
大黄□虫丸证治推论的意义
大黄牡丹汤薏苡附子败酱散证治推论的意义
葶苈大枣泻肺汤证治推论的意义
甘麦大枣汤证治推论的意义
温经汤证治推论的意义
桂枝汤麻黄汤桂枝麻黄各半汤证治推论的意义
大承气汤桃核承气汤四逆汤附子汤乌梅丸证治推论的意义
大小柴胡汤证治推论的意义
再推论桂枝汤麻黄汤的意义
再推论承气汤四逆汤的意义
八、脉法篇
导言
枯润二脉
微弱二脉
虚实二脉
松紧二脉
滑涩二脉
弦缓二脉
濡细二脉
大小二脉
芤革软硬四脉
浮沉迟数四脉
结促动代四脉
洪伏二脉
躁驶二脉
平人脉
真脏脉
指法与脉位
诊脉先分别脉的大体
处方定药要在指头未离开脉时决断
处方定药要自己立法
脉的原理
九、舌胎篇
平人舌胎
舌的部位
伤寒舌胎
温病舌胎
内伤的舌胎
虫病舌胎
阴虚舌胎
十、药性提纲篇
初学用药的提纲
中气药
脾胃土气药
肺与大肠金气药
肝胆木气药
肾家水火二气药
君火相火药
外感荣卫药
常用药中特别注意药
十一、金匮方解篇
导言
内伤呕吐哕下利
内伤腹满寒疝宿食
内伤胸痹心痛短气
内伤痰饮咳嗽
内伤肺痈肺痿上气
内伤血痹虚劳
内伤惊悸吐衄下血瘀血
内伤奔豚
内伤消渴小便不利淋
内伤水气黄疸
内伤趺蹶手指臂肿转筋狐疝蛔虫
外科疮痈肠痈淫疮
外感历节中风
外感痉湿暍疟
外感百合狐惑阴阳毒
妇人妊娠产后病及杂病
十二、伤寒论方解篇
导言
上篇
中篇
下篇
疑难篇
类伤寒篇
十三、生命宇宙篇
导言
古中医学入门的领导
孔子的学说
周秦诸子的学说
《内经》的学说
现代科学的证明
医学大概的意义
王养林书后
汪英时书后
王详瑞赞
编后语
后记
圆运动的古中医学续集
编校说明
序言
一、原理下篇 (1)
系统的认识
阴阳的认识
五行的认识
五行相生相克的认识
人秉五行气质而生脏腑的认识
六气的认识
十二经名词的认识
五脏所主的认识
气血的认识
荣卫的认识
药性大概的认识
脉法大概的认识
结论
二、伤寒论六经原文读法篇 (1)
序
读法总纲
上篇
中篇
下篇
传经篇
疑难篇
类伤寒病篇
读法总结
三、汤头改错篇 (1)
补益之剂
发表之剂
攻里之剂
涌吐之剂
和解之剂
表里之剂
消补之剂
理气之剂
理血之剂
祛风之剂
祛寒之剂
祛暑之剂
利湿之剂
润燥之剂
泻火之剂
除痰之剂
收涩之剂
杀虫之剂
痈疡之剂
经产之剂
四、杂症治法篇 (1)
十二经升降主病提纲诀
胃经不降主病诀
脾经不升主病诀
胆经不降主病诀
肝经不升主病诀
肺经不降大肠经不升主病诀
心经不降小肠经不升心包经不降三焦经不升主病诀
膀胱经不降肾经不升主病诀
总结
五、金匮药性脉法医案女科外科读法篇 (1)
序
金匮读法
药性读法
附录：《长沙药解》——甘草、薯蓣、羊肉、附子、黄连、黄芩
脉法读法
医案读法
女科读法
外科读法
附录一伤寒理路篇
要旨
《伤寒论》药性简释
方名次序
六经提纲
《伤寒论》歌括
附录二中医的王道之法——李建西评《圆运动的古中医学》

FAQ

Can I read this set without any background in Chinese medicine?

Reading it with zero background is not advisable. The book cites the Neijing, Nanjing, Shanghan Zabing Lun, and wenbing theory extensively and reinterprets them through circular movement theory; without basic Chinese medical concepts, it is easy to confuse the framework with the classical passages. A safer approach is to acquire a foundation in basic Chinese medical theory first, then use this set for systematic review and advancement.

How should I understand 'circular movement'?

The material summarizes it as using the Hetu theory of qi ascending and descending from the Yijing to unlock the ancient medical classics. When reading, do not rush to memorize a definition; understand it as a holistic framework describing the ascending, descending, and reciprocal movement of qi in the body, then use that framework to see how the book explains classical passages and patterns, which will make the understanding more concrete.

Is this set suitable for clinicians?

It is suitable for doctors with some clinical experience who want to reframe pattern differentiation from the perspective of overall qi movement. It is not an operations manual; its value lies in providing a theoretical framework that runs through the classics. In clinical use, it should still be combined with the specific condition and one's own judgment, and the framework should not be simply applied as a fixed template.

In what order should I read the two volumes?

Read Volume One before Volume Two. Volume One focuses on building an overall understanding of circular movement and classical Chinese medicine, while Volume Two deals more with specific classics and clinical applications. If time is limited, read Volume One through and take framework notes first, then select the parts of Volume Two most relevant to your study or practice for close reading, and return to Volume One to check the principles.

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About the author

彭子益 Author

Peng Ziyi was a modern author of traditional Chinese medicine, though public information about his life is limited: his dates of birth and death, native place, and medical training are not clearly recorded. Three works can currently be confirmed, all centering on the theme of "circular movement in ancient Chinese medicine": the two-volume Circular Movement in Ancient Chinese Medicine, Circular Movement in Ancient Chinese Medicine, and a sequel, Sequel to Circular Movement in Ancient Chinese Medicine. Judging from their titles and orientation, he sought to reorganize the theoretical framework of ancient Chinese medicine around the idea of "circular movement," placing traditional medical theory within a self-contained interpretive system. His writing clearly aims at theoretical construction and teaching rather than consisting of scattered clinical notes. These works circulate among enthusiasts and students of Chinese medicine and are often classified as medicine and health reading for those studying ancient medical theory. Given the limited public information, further research into the details of his life is still needed.

Li Ke Author · Chinese · 1930–2013

Li Ke (1930–2013), a native of Lingshi, Shanxi, was a renowned contemporary scholar of traditional Chinese medicine and a representative figure of the Huoshen school. He served as director of the Lingshi County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was known for using large doses of aconite to treat acute and critical conditions, created the "Pogeyuixin Tang" formula, and wrote the book "Specialist Li Ke's Experience in Treating Acute, Critical and Difficult Diseases." In 2011, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine established a base at Southern Hospital for the transmission of his academic school. The library holds eleven of his works. Besides medical books such as "Circular Motion in Classical Chinese Medicine," these include titles on computerized accounting and ERP applications, office automation technology, and primary school information technology, spanning the fields of finance, examinations and education. The wide range of subjects may reflect shared names or co-editing, and public information is limited, so readers should distinguish the works by specific titles.