Traditional Chinese Medicine in Poetry
韦坚China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaSep 2023
Rating 3.6- Word count
- 41K words
- Chapters
- 38
- ISBN
- 9787513280365
Tags
Medicine Natural PlantsIllustrated GuideBeauty of PoetryAmusing TalesTraditional CultureParent-Child ReadingChildren's SciencePinyin ReaderPoetic EnlightenmentYouth ReadingSummary
This book gathers a selection of exquisite poems containing terms commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, designed for children aged 6–12 to experience the beauty of Chinese poetry while learning about traditional Chinese medicine culture.Each poem is accompanied by phonetic notation, followed by explanations and annotations, and the story after each poem further rounds out and supplements the TCM knowledge. The writing flows smoothly, and the illustrations are elegantly classical.
Editor's review
This book enters through poetry but lands on basic TCM knowledge: the selected poems contain common traditional Chinese medicine terms, each piece first gives phonetic notation, then poem explanation and annotations, and afterward a story further completes and supplements the TCM knowledge, forming a complete chain from recitation to understanding. The writing is fluent, and the illustrations are simple and elegant in an antique style that suits the poetic context, so it does not read stiffly. For children aged 6 to 12, it does two things at once—letting them feel the beauty of rhythm in Chinese poetry and giving them a first acquaintance with common concepts in TCM culture—and is suitable for parent-child reading or classroom extension. Note that it is a cultural primer focused on the link between poetry and TCM knowledge, not a systematic TCM textbook, nor is it aimed at exam-oriented poetry memorization; parental explanation makes it work better.Who it's for
A good fit for
- Children aged 6 to 12 interested in poetry or TCM stories
- Parents who want to read together with their children and do cultural enlightenment at the same time
- Primary school teachers using it as extension reading that combines poetry with traditional culture
- Readers who want children to encounter basic TCM knowledge while reciting
Not a good fit for
- Teens or adults who need systematic study of TCM theory
- Students preparing mainly for exam-oriented poetry memorization
- Readers who already have a solid foundation in poetry and TCM and seek in-depth study
Reading tips
- Read one poem a day: first read it through with the phonetic notation, then read the explanation and annotations, and finally the story section.
- During parent-child reading, have parents ask about the TCM terms in the poem and let the child retell them in their own words.
- Use the illustrations as observation material; after reading, ask the child to describe how the picture corresponds to the lines.
- There is no need to read in order; skip around by poems or TCM topics that interest the child.
About the publisher
China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989China 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
- 版权信息
- 沈序
- 前言
- 诗词里的中医典故
- 杏林
- 青囊、肘后
- 膏肓、二竖
- 华佗
- 扁鹊
- 仓公
- 张仲景
- 诗词里的中医理论
- 难素
- 腠理
- 脏腑
- 经络、岐黄
- 诗词里的中药
- 采药
- 捣药
- 刀圭
- 饵黄精
- 九节菖蒲
- 诗词里的中医诊治
- 脉诊
- 汤药
- 五禽
- 针砭
- 按摩
- 针石
- 艾灸
- 诗词里的中医传统
- 树德
- 金篦
- 艾养生
- 良相与良医
- 世家
- 儿科哑科
- 礼赠
FAQ
If the child does not know the characters in the poem, can they read it alone?
Every poem has phonetic notation, so the child can first read it through with that help and then understand the meaning with the poem explanation and annotations; the barrier to independent reading is not high, though parent accompaniment is still recommended for younger children.Does this book teach TCM knowledge or poetry?
It does both, but its positioning is cultural enlightenment. It uses poems containing common TCM terms as an entry point, supplements TCM knowledge through annotations and stories, and lets children appreciate the beauty of poetry; it is not a systematic TCM textbook or a test-prep poetry book.What age is it suitable for?
The material states it is suitable for children aged 6 to 12. For younger children, parent-child reading is recommended, with parents explaining the annotations and stories; older children can read on their own and retell, with results depending on the child's reading habits.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
韦坚 Author · ChineseWei Jian is a Chinese author engaged in research on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) orthopedics and traumatology, affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine. Public information about him is limited, and no systematic account of his life has yet appeared; existing introductions rest mainly on the medical works he has co-authored or co-edited. Judging from the three titles held in the collection, his writing falls into two areas: consolidating academic experience in TCM and popularizing TCM culture. With Liu Jianhang he co-edited an academic volume on Wei Guikang, a nationally renowned master of Chinese medicine, helping to document Wei's scholarly legacy. He co-authored a book on the Wei family of bone-setting practitioners in Guangxi and co-edited a work on cervical hypertension and Wei-style manual therapy, discussing the application of Wei-style bone-setting techniques in treating cervical hypertension. He has also written a book introducing TCM knowledge through classical Chinese poetry. Overall, his writing balances scholarship with readability, serving both the preservation of professional experience and the wider dissemination of TCM culture to general readers.