Study of One Hundred Classic Formula Cases (2nd Edition)

金梅 / 吕旭升China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaJul 2025

Rating 3.8
Word count
222K words
Chapters
115
ISBN
9787513294218

Tags

Medicine TCM Clinical PracticeClinical ReasoningTreatise on Cold DamageFormula-SyndromeClassical Formula ApplicationSyndrome DifferentiationMedical Case AnalysisMedical Case StudyFour-Step Study MethodComparative Study

Summary

Through systematic analysis of 110 classic medical cases, Study and Reading of One Hundred Classic Formula Cases constructs a dual-track research framework of "original text—study and reading—comparison" and proposes a four-step study method: first, read the patient's signs and symptoms; second, independently carry out syndrome differentiation and treatment oneself; third, study the syndrome differentiation and treatment process of the physician in the medical case; fourth, conduct a comparative study between one's own syndrome differentiation and treatment and that in the medical case, proposing the gains and losses of each, the insights obtained, and questions that cannot yet be answered.

This kind of study differs from common medical case interpretation books: rather than simply following the medical cases, it puts forward its own independent views, compares them with what the verified cases show, and points out their gains and losses, insights, and questions.

The book emphasizes the scientific nature of TCM, responding to the questioning of it as "empirical medicine" with objective signs and symptoms (such as pulse and tongue appearance) and logical reasoning, and advocates that the application of classic formulas should closely adhere to the "main syndrome" and pathogenesis, avoiding blind application.

Editor's review

Drawing on 110 classic medical cases, this book builds a dual-track research framework of "original text—study and reading—comparison" and proposes a four-step study method: first read the signs and symptoms, then independently perform syndrome differentiation and treatment, then study the differentiation and treatment process of the original case, and finally compare one's own views with the verified case's gains and losses. Its value lies not in following the conclusions of medical cases but in encouraging readers to form independent judgments first and then compare them with the verified cases, raising insights and questions so as to train critical thinking. The book emphasizes responding to the questioning of TCM as "empirical medicine" with objective signs and symptoms and logical reasoning, and advocates that classic formulas be applied closely in line with the main syndrome and pathogenesis, avoiding blind application. It is suitable for TCM practitioners to improve syndrome differentiation skills and can also serve as a model of thinking for studying the theories of Treatise on Cold Damage and Synopsis of the Golden Chamber. When reading, one should put pen to paper and differentiate first before comparing; it should not be read straight through as a compilation of verified cases.

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Reading tips

  1. Strictly follow the four-step study method: first cover the original case and differentiate on one's own, then compare with the original text.
  2. Keep a notebook recording one's own differentiation conclusions and comparisons of gains and losses with the medical cases, accumulating reflections.
  3. Review the relevant classic passages before reading and check the original text afterward to deepen understanding of the main syndrome and pathogenesis.
  4. Can form a reading group with like-minded readers, each differentiating independently before discussing differences.

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.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 内容提要
  3. 修订说明
  4. 前言
  5. 导读
  6. 一淋雨受寒
  7. 二午后发热
  8. 三午后低热
  9. 四低热不止
  10. 五高热不退
  11. 六血尿发热
  12. 七术后发热
  13. 八温病（一）
  14. 九温病（二）
  15. 一〇瘟疫（一）
  16. 一一瘟疫（二）
  17. 一二中暑
  18. 一三自汗
  19. 一四头痛（一）
  20. 一五头痛（二）
  21. 一六头痛（三）
  22. 一七前额痛
  23. 一八偏头痛
  24. 一九眩晕（一）
  25. 二〇眩晕（二）
  26. 二一眩晕（三）
  27. 二二耳鸣
  28. 二三牙痛
  29. 二四鼻衄
  30. 二五音哑
  31. 二六咳嗽
  32. 二七干咳而喘
  33. 二八咳则左侧胸痛
  34. 二九咳嗽多痰
  35. 三〇咳吐浊痰
  36. 三一咳喘（一）
  37. 三二咳喘（二）
  38. 三三咳喘（三）
  39. 三四咯血
  40. 三五胸痛
  41. 三六胸痹（一）
  42. 三七胸痹（二）
  43. 三八胸痹（三）
  44. 三九胸痹（四）
  45. 四〇心悸（一）
  46. 四一心悸（二）
  47. 四二心悸（三）
  48. 四三心悸（四）
  49. 四四心悸水肿
  50. 四五心动悸
  51. 四六心下悸
  52. 四七心下痞（一）
  53. 四八心下痞（二）
  54. 四九胁胀
  55. 五〇两胁胀
  56. 五一胁痛
  57. 五二右胁痛
  58. 五三黄疸（一）
  59. 五四黄疸（二）
  60. 五五腹水（一）
  61. 五六腹水（二）
  62. 五七腹水（三）
  63. 五八呃逆
  64. 五九咽喉有异物感
  65. 六〇奔豚
  66. 六一心胃痛
  67. 六二胃脘痛（一）
  68. 六三胃脘痛（二）
  69. 六四腹胀
  70. 六五腹痛（一）
  71. 六六腹痛（二）
  72. 六七少腹胀痛
  73. 六八下利（一）
  74. 六九下利（二）
  75. 七〇赤痢（一）
  76. 七一赤痢（二）
  77. 七二肠痈
  78. 七三便血
  79. 七四便秘
  80. 七五尿频（一）
  81. 七六尿频（二）
  82. 七七尿频（三）
  83. 七八遗精
  84. 七九寒疝
  85. 八〇阳痿
  86. 八一阳强不倒
  87. 八二月经忽行忽止
  88. 八三月经淋漓不止
  89. 八四痛经（一）
  90. 八五痛经（二）
  91. 八六经闭（一）
  92. 八七经闭（二）
  93. 八八半产漏下
  94. 八九产后发热
  95. 九〇产后发狂
  96. 九一产后失血
  97. 九二乳痈（一）
  98. 九三乳痈（二）
  99. 九四惊厥
  100. 九五心烦
  101. 九六见鬼
  102. 九七产后抑郁
  103. 九八失眠
  104. 九九谵语
  105. 一〇〇神志不清
  106. 一〇一发狂
  107. 一〇二全身震颤
  108. 一〇三口眼歪斜
  109. 一〇四半身不遂
  110. 一〇五四肢无力麻木
  111. 一〇六肌肉萎缩
  112. 一〇七项背痛
  113. 一〇八右足拘急
  114. 一〇九风湿痹证
  115. 一一〇腰腿酸痛

FAQ

How exactly is the four-step study method carried out? First read the patient's sign and symptom information, then close the book and independently perform syndrome differentiation and treatment, then study the differentiation and treatment process of the original medical case, and finally compare one's own judgment with the original case, analyzing the gains and losses of each, the insights, and questions that cannot yet be answered, training repeatedly in this way.
Can I read it without having systematically studied Treatise on Cold Damage? The book involves the application of classic formulas and the analysis of main syndromes and pathogenesis; readers lacking a foundation in the classics will find the comparison steps rather difficult. It is recommended to first acquire basic knowledge of the passages in Treatise on Cold Damage and Synopsis of the Golden Chamber before using this book for better results.
Are the medical cases in the book to be treated as standard answers? The author explicitly does not simply follow the medical cases but puts forward independent views and compares gains and losses with the verified cases. Readers should treat the medical cases as objects of discussion rather than standard answers, with the focus on the process of comparison and reflection.

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About the author

金梅 Author

Jin Mei is a Chinese author of medical books, about whom limited public information is available; what can be confirmed is that her works focus on the cross-disciplinary study of classic Chinese medicine and pathophysiology. Two of her books are held in the collection: Case Studies of Classic Formulas (2nd Edition) and Treatise on Cold Damage and Pathophysiology. Judging from the titles and their classification, her writing centers on the Treatise on Cold Damage and classic formulas. On the one hand, she presents clinical reasoning through the case-by-case analysis of specific medical records; on the other, she attempts to introduce a modern pathophysiological perspective, comparing and interpreting classical passages and formula patterns, thereby building a bridge between traditional Chinese medical literature and modern medical knowledge. This approach, combining close textual study with clinical interpretation, makes her works suitable both for teachers and students at Chinese medicine colleges and for clinicians who wish to reflect on classic formulas while studying them. Overall, her books address medical readers, emphasize close reading of texts and mutual verification of theory, and are practical in style rather than speculative; since no biographical details have been made public, no conjectures are offered here.

吕旭升 Author

Lü Xusheng is a Chinese author of medical books, about whom limited public information is available; his dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the two works held in the collection, A Study of One Hundred Classical Formula Cases (2nd Edition) and Treatise on Cold Damage and Pathophysiology, his writing centers on the classical Chinese medical text Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), including the organization and study of classical formula case records, and attempts to compare traditional classical formula theory with modern pathophysiological knowledge. His works fall under medicine and are intended mainly for clinical practitioners of Chinese medicine, learners of classical formulas, and medical researchers. His writing emphasizes textual analysis and case discussion, with a style oriented toward close reading and interpretation, offering reference value for the study of classical formulas and for dialogue between Chinese and Western medical theory.