TCM Talks About Ancient Books
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers interested in TCM culture who want an introduction through ancient texts
- Family members who wish to promote common TCM health knowledge at home
- Organizers of community or workplace reading activities on TCM culture
- Readers who want to understand ancient views on diet and daily life for everyday reference
Not a good fit for
- TCM literature researchers who need scholarly support such as collation, annotation, or textual research
- Readers who hope to self-diagnose and self-treat according to the book, replacing proper medical care
- People seeking systematic study of TCM theory courses or exam preparation
- Readers who want instant health solutions and lack patience for reading
Reading tips
- Choose chapters based on family members' interests and read one topic at a time, then discuss which ideas can be applied to daily routines.
- Keep a pen handy to mark entries related to diet and daily schedule, and make choices suited to one's own situation rather than copying the ancients' specific practices blindly.
- Use it as family shared reading material: elders read the health-preservation sections, younger members look up background knowledge, and afterward discuss together and note questions.
- After finishing a topic, consult reliable popular science materials for cross-reference; for health problems, still rely on a doctor's advice.
About the publisher
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
- 版权信息
- 总主编简介
- 《中医说古籍》编委会
- 序言
- 前言
- 第一章 中医大论
- 第一节 上古天真论（选自《素问》）
- 第二节 宝命全形论（选自《素问》）
- 第三节 元气存亡论（选自《医学源流论》）
- 第四节 养生论（选自《嵇中散集》）
- 第五节 四气调神大论（选自《素问》）
- 第六节 阳有余阴不足论（选自《格致余论》）
- 第二章 名医传记
- 第一节 扁鹊传（选自《史记·扁鹊仓公列传》）
- 第二节 皇甫谧传（选自《晋书》）
- 第三节 华佗传（选自《三国志》）
- 第四节 葛洪传（选自《晋书》）
- 第五节 陶弘景传（选自《梁书》）
- 第六节 东垣老人传（选自《医史》）
- 第七节 丹溪翁传（选自《九灵山房集》）
- 第三章 医典序文
- 第一节 《黄帝内经素问注》序
- 第二节 《神农本草经》序录
- 第三节 《伤寒杂病论》序
- 第四节 《良方》自序
- 第五节 《外台秘要》序
- 第六节 《铜人腧穴针灸图经》序
- 第四章 名篇选讲
- 第一节 大医精诚（选自《备急千金要方》）
- 第二节 病家两要说（选自《景岳全书》）
- 第三节 医俗亭记（选自《钦定四库 全书·家藏集》）
- 第四节 诸家得失策（选自《针灸大成》）
- 第五节 与薛寿鱼书（选自《小仓山房文集》）
- 第六节 气寿（选自《论衡》）
- 第七节 百病始生篇（选自《灵枢经》）
- 第八节 尽数（选自《吕氏春秋》）
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About the author
He Qinghu is an author with an extensive body of work in traditional Chinese medicine, with 58 titles held in the collection, commonly classified under medicine, examinations, and health. Due to limited publicly available information, details of his life, such as birthplace, education, and positions, remain unknown. Judging from the existing works, his writing covers fields including TCM andrology, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, medicinal and edible herbs, TCM formula granules, and the application of new-type herbal decoction pieces. His output includes both practical clinical handbooks and theoretical reflections on the study and philosophy of TCM, and also involves research on Mawangdui health-preservation culture and the compilation of a national master physician's clinical experience. Overall, his works combine academic substance with practical application, making them suitable for TCM practitioners, students, and readers interested in health preservation.
Liu Fulin is an author for whom limited public information is currently available. Only one work by this author is included in the database, Titled *TCM Speaks of Ancient Texts* (Zhongyi Shuo Guji), which is commonly classified under medicine. The title suggests that the author focuses on the interpretation and explication of ancient Chinese medical texts, likely addressing general readers and beginners with an interest in traditional Chinese medicine classics. The word “shuo” (speak, explain) in the title indicates an approach centered on explanation, commentary, and clarification rather than mere facsimile reproduction or abstruse textual criticism, giving the work a dual character as both popularization and a guide to the literature. Because the author's biography, educational background, and research focus are not clearly documented, a full assessment of the author's writing style and scholarly influence is difficult; only a brief note on the thematic direction of the extant work can be offered.
