Legends of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Name: Legends of Traditional Chinese Medicine
ISBN: 9787117281270

罗兴洪 / 赵霞People's Medical Publishing House · ChinaJan 2025

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Word count: 151K words
Chapters: 50
ISBN: 9787117281270

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Summary

This book systematically compiles and presents the remarkable stories of famous Chinese physicians through history and the legendary tales of traditional Chinese medicine, reflecting their noble medical ethics, superb skills, and the extraordinary healing power of TCM. It allows readers to learn about TCM through relaxed, enjoyable reading and to develop confidence in it, while also offering guidance on health preservation. Relevant images are included throughout, making the book both illustrated and easy to read.

Editor's review

In accessible language, The Legends of Traditional Chinese Medicine traces the historical development and intellectual legacy of TCM over several thousand years. Drawing on his deep background in Chinese medicine and teaching experience, Professor Luo Xinghong seamlessly integrates complex medical theory with historical anecdotes, opening a door for readers to understand TCM culture. The book's value lies not only in transmitting knowledge but also in conveying TCM thinking and its philosophy of life. Its interpretations of classics such as the Huangdi Neijing and Shanghan Zabing Lun are not mere literal translations but explanations, grounded in modern contexts and clinical examples, of the practical significance of core concepts like “the correspondence between humanity and nature” and “the balance of yin and yang.” For readers who wish to gain a systematic understanding of the origins of TCM culture but are intimidated by the daunting language of ancient texts, this book is an excellent starting point. It strips away some of the mystique and focuses on showing the logic and methods by which TCM, as a practical medicine, solved real problems over the course of history. Notably, this is not a health-preservation guide claiming to cure all ailments; its focus is on the “legends”—the milestone figures, events, and theoretical breakthroughs in the history of TCM. Reading it helps readers build a clear historical and cultural framework for TCM and cultivate a holistic, dialectical perspective on health, which is especially valuable in today's information-saturated age.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in traditional Chinese culture and the history of TCM who seek a systematic introduction
Medical students or healthcare professionals seeking to supplement their expertise from a humanistic and historical perspective
Lifestyle enthusiasts in search of a holistic, dialectical view of life and health
General readers who enjoy popular books about people's stories and historical development

Not a good fit for

Pragmatists expecting specific prescriptions for illnesses or an immediate guide to health-preservation practices
Readers seeking cutting-edge modern medical research in molecular biology

Reading tips

Reading chapters in order is recommended to build a clear historical timeline
Readers may consult supplementary material on historical periods or medical fields of personal interest
Focus on understanding the connection between the social context of famous physicians in each era and their theoretical innovations

About the publisher

People's Medical Publishing House China · Founded in 1953

Founded in 1953, the People's Medical Publishing House is an important institution in China's medical publishing field, with publishing directions covering medical textbooks, academic monographs, medical journals, and popular science books. Its collection contains 2,503 titles, mainly classified under medicine. Representative works include the Complete Book of Chinese Nutrition Science (2nd Edition, 2 volumes), Guide to Clinical Practice with Medical Records, the Golden Mirror of Medicine (Volume 1), Chinese Medical Imaging: Head and Neck Volume (3rd Edition), and the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet from the Collected Clinical Chinese Medicine Must-Read Series (Collector's Edition), spanning both modern medicine and classical Chinese medical texts. Representative authors include Yang Yuexin, Ge Keyou, Ye Tianshi, Su Li, Wu Qian, Zheng Jinsheng, Wang Zhenchang, and Xian Junfang, covering fields such as nutrition, Chinese medicine, and medical imaging. With a publishing approach that balances textbooks and academic monographs, the press has established the "Renwei" brand.

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第一章中医基本常识
一、中医常用术语和名词的来历
二、中医成语典故
第二章诊病用药传奇
一、传统中医诊病，胜过B超CT
二、中医四诊断生死
三、起死回生救人
第三章医者仁心
一、高尚医德救人
二、以德报怨救人
三、高尚医德传人
四、以身试药救人
五、医术高超戏王侯
第四章大医精诚
一、中医辨证施治传奇
二、中医内科治病传奇
三、中医外科手术治病传奇
四、中医治疗儿科疾病传奇
五、中医治疗妇产科疾病传奇
六、中医治疗皮肤科疾病传奇
七、中医治疗五官科疾病传奇
八、中医治疗下焦疾病传奇
九、中医治寒热病传奇
十、其他疾病的治疗传奇
第五章七情六欲治病传奇
一、激怒疗法治病
二、用喜治病
三、中医治气病传奇
四、程钟龄以惊治足痿
五、用忧愁治病
六、羞耻疗法治病
七、痛苦疗法治狂喜
八、中医治疗相思病
九、治病先治心
十、其他情志法治病
第六章针灸与外治传奇
一、针灸治疗妇产科疾病
二、神针治痹痛
三、义妁针治患者名传四方
四、外治传奇
五、其他外治法
第七章中医传说故事
一、民间传说故事
二、李时珍的传说故事
三、神话传说

FAQ

Is this a TCM health-preservation book?

The book centers on TCM history and culture, not specific health-preservation methods. Through historical legends, it explains TCM's intellectual system and helps readers build a correct foundational understanding of TCM, but it is not an operation manual offering recipes or massage techniques.

Can I understand it without a medical background?

Absolutely. The author writes in accessible language for a general audience. All medical concepts involved are explained in clear, simple terms, with the focus on conveying cultural context and ways of thinking, so the professional threshold is low.

How is this book different from other TCM storybooks on the market?

The author, Professor Luo Xinghong, has a professional background in Chinese medicine, which ensures the content's professionalism and accuracy. The narrative focuses more on the internal logic of the formation and development of TCM theory, placing stories within the framework of academic history and combining readability with the rigor of a knowledge system.

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About the author

罗兴洪 Author

Luo Xinghong is a Chinese author about whom relatively limited public information is available. His works currently on record are concentrated in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, with two titles held in the collection: The Legend of Chinese Medicine and Traditional Classic Herbal Paste Formulas. Judging from their subject matter, his writing leans toward cultural popularization and practical tradition within Chinese medicine. On the one hand, The Legend of Chinese Medicine traces the figures and stories in the history of Chinese medicine; on the other, Traditional Classic Herbal Paste Formulas organizes knowledge about traditional herbal pastes and their uses, balancing readability with practicality. Commonly classified under medicine, his books appear to be aimed at general readers interested in Chinese medical culture, health preservation and traditional formulas. Owing to limited public information, his biography, educational background and specific identity cannot be confirmed; nonetheless, the existing works suggest that he presents traditional Chinese medical knowledge in an accessible way and has a certain representative role in cultural dissemination and the organization of classic medical knowledge, making his books suitable as introductory reading on Chinese medical tradition and herbal paste applications.

赵霞 Author

Zhao Xia, about whom limited public information is available, focuses her writing and editorial work mainly in the medical field, with particular attention to bringing traditional Chinese medicine culture and clinical knowledge to a broader readership. Seven of her works are included in the collection, covering subjects such as tales of traditional Chinese medicine, health and medical big data technology and applications, intelligent nursing technology and applications, a popular account of cognitive impairment in older adults, and traditional classic herbal pastes. She has also contributed to the TCM teacher-training textbook series, including Famous Pediatric Physicians and Schools and a Exercise Book for Pediatric TCM Studies. Her works range from accessible medical writing for general readers to teaching aids such as textbooks and exercise books, addressing both traditional Chinese medical experience and contemporary healthcare technology, with an emphasis on combining informative content with readability.