Zhi Chan Medical Cases

Name: Zhi Chan Medical Cases
ISBN: 9787513250795

贺季衡China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaNov 2018

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Word count: 625K words
Chapters: 63
ISBN: 9787513250795

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Summary

This book was compiled by the author from the unpublished manuscript of Zhichan Shiyi An, left by his great-grandfather, Mr. He Jiheng. A distinguished disciple of the Menghe physician Ma Peizhi, Mr. He also founded the Danyang He school, whose distinctive approach to pattern differentiation and prescribing earned him wide renown. The manuscript was never printed because the War of Resistance broke out; after many twists and turns, it has finally seen publication after being sealed away for 84 years. The book selects the finest cases from Mr. He's lifelong clinical practice, covering internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics. Particularly valuable is that the cases preserve continuous, complete records of changes in the illness and the outcomes of medication, giving them very high research value.

Editor's review

This book is the first systematic publication of the clinical case records of He Jiheng, a distinguished disciple of the Menghe physician Ma Peizhi and founder of the Danyang He school. That the manuscript has come to light after more than eighty years in storage is itself a piece of good fortune for the field of Chinese medical literature. Covering internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics, the selected cases are largely clinical essentials; particularly valuable is that the records preserve continuous documentation of the progression of illness and the outcomes of treatment, allowing readers to follow the course of disease and see the trajectory of diagnostic reasoning as it was adjusted—more instructive than case records that offer only conclusions. For readers studying the scholarly lineage of the Menghe medical school, the prescribing characteristics of the Danyang He school, or seeking to learn traditional case writing and clinical reasoning, this book merits careful reading. Readers are advised to read it in light of He Jiheng's scholarly origins, noting the distinctive features of his diagnostic reasoning and prescribing, and not to rush through it, but rather to savor it case by case.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Physicians engaged in clinical Chinese medicine who wish to study the diagnostic reasoning and prescribing approaches of renowned masters
Scholars of Chinese medical literature researching the scholarly origins of the Menghe medical school and the Danyang He school
Teachers and students at Chinese medicine colleges, especially those needing to learn case writing and clinical thinking
Chinese medicine enthusiasts interested in collecting and studying the case records of modern renowned physicians

Not a good fit for

General readers without a foundation in basic Chinese medical theory who hope to select prescriptions and medicinals for themselves
Readers seeking a monograph on one specific disease, such as psoriasis, alone
Those who prefer modern evidence-based medical statistical conclusions and are unsuited to the traditional case record genre

Reading tips

Begin with the preface and editorial notes to understand He Jiheng's scholarly origins and the manuscript's transmission, then proceed to the cases.
Read in groups by department; after finishing each category of cases, summarize its key points of diagnostic reasoning and prescribing habits.
For cases with relapsing conditions, keep notes on the course of illness, comparing successive prescriptions to appreciate the reasoning behind modifications.
Read alongside other Menghe school case records to compare similarities and differences in handling the same conditions.

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
整理说明
指禅医案序
自序
张序
时邪门
咳嗽门
哮喘门
失音门
不寐门
虚里跳动门
癫狂痫门
反胃门
便结门
饮证门
血症门
中风门
黄疸门
积聚门
气瘿门
肝阳门
痉厥门
头风门
少腹胀门
溲数门
癃闭门
肿胀门
阳痿门
遗精门
淋浊门
热入血室门
疟疾门
霍乱门
痢疾门
虫积门
癥瘕门
三消门
诸痛门
风湿门
历节痛风门
脚气门
虚损门
汗症门
杂症门
调经门
崩漏门
带下门
胎前门
半产门
产后门
喉症门
痧疹痘门
疳积门
急惊门
慢惊门
乳门
疝门
梅核门
痈门（附：疔毒、口舌）
疽门
目疾门
附录：函稿
后记

FAQ

How do the cases in this book differ from common selected case records?

The cases in this book preserve continuous and complete records of changes in condition and treatment outcomes, allowing readers to see the entire process of diagnostic adjustment over the course of illness, rather than conclusion-style records of a single consultation; they are therefore better suited to studying clinical thinking.

Can readers without a foundation in Chinese medicine understand this book?

The cases involve specialized diagnostic reasoning and formula terminology, which readers lacking basic Chinese medical theory will find difficult to understand. It is advisable to first acquire basic knowledge of Chinese medicine diagnostics and formulary, or to read under professional guidance.

The manuscript was stored for over eighty years; is the content complete and reliable?

According to the publication notes, this book was compiled by the editors from the original manuscript of Zhichan Studio Medical Cases, which He Jiheng was unable to have printed during his lifetime, and it preserves the appearance of the original manuscript. Readers may consult the editorial notes for information on the original manuscript and should rely on the original case records when studying.

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About the author

贺季衡 Author

He Jiheng is an author about whom limited public information is currently available; his life, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been clearly recorded. The library holds one work by him, Zhichan Medical Cases, classified under medicine. Judging from the title and category, the book is likely a collection of traditional Chinese medical case records, centering on clinical diagnoses and the reasoning of pattern differentiation. It reflects the conventional manner of medical case writing, in which cases are used to explain principles and pass on methods. Works of this kind primarily preserve clinical experience for later learners to study and consult, so the book's value lies mainly in documenting medical practice rather than in literary elaboration. Because background information on the author is scarce, it is difficult to say more about his academic lineage or influence; readers may learn about his diagnostic approach and writing style from the original text itself.