The Mirror of Wuji

Name: The Mirror of Wuji
ISBN: 9787513245326

路辉China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaMay 2018

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Word count: 305K words
Chapters: 30
ISBN: 9787513245326

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Summary

An ancient Chinese medicine astronomy work that explains yin-yang and the five elements and the five movements and six qi from the perspectives of astronomy and calendrics. The first edition was well received by enthusiasts of classical Chinese medicine, so a second, hardcover edition was issued with corrections to errors in the book. The author is a deputy chief physician at the First Affiliated Hospital of PLA General Hospital and has conducted in-depth research on classical Chinese medicine. He has led two National Natural Science Foundation projects and three provincial-level funded projects, and has published one SCI article.

Editor's review

This book is an ancient Chinese medicine astronomy work that explains yin-yang and the five elements and the five movements and six qi from the perspectives of astronomy and calendrics. The first edition was well received by enthusiasts of classical Chinese medicine; the second edition, in hardcover, is based on correcting errors in the book. The author is a deputy chief physician at the First Affiliated Hospital of PLA General Hospital and has conducted in-depth research on classical Chinese medicine. He has led two National Natural Science Foundation projects and three provincial-level funded projects, and has published one SCI article; his clinical and research background supports the discussion. The book's highlight is that it places abstract concepts such as yin-yang and the five elements and the five movements and six qi back into the context of astronomy and calendrics for explanation, offering a path toward understanding classical Chinese medicine theory that emphasizes origins and deduction, and is suitable for readers interested in the theoretical roots of classical Chinese medicine to read slowly and savor in a quiet setting. When reading, one should maintain a cautious attitude, cross-reference the book's deductions with basic knowledge of Chinese medicine, and not treat them directly as a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Enthusiasts interested in classical Chinese medicine theory and the origins of yin-yang and the five elements
Readers who want to understand the five movements and six qi from the perspectives of astronomy and calendrics
Learners with some foundation in Chinese medicine who hope to broaden their theoretical horizons
Deep readers who enjoy slow-reading works of medical theory based on deduction

Not a good fit for

Readers with no foundation in Chinese medicine who want a quick introduction
Readers looking for clinical treatment plans and specific formulas
Readers who prefer accessible, light reading and have little patience for theoretical deduction

Reading tips

First acquire basic theory of Chinese medicine and general knowledge of yin-yang and the five elements, then enter the book's discussion of astronomy and calendrics.
Read slowly in chapter order; when encountering calendrical deductions, take notes to clarify the correspondences among concepts.
Cross-reference the book's views with standard Chinese medicine textbooks, reading with a critical awareness and not following a single account blindly.
After finishing, return to the chapters on the five movements and six qi and reread them, integrating the surrounding text to understand their deductive logic as a whole.

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
作者简介
中医的科学属性
重新认识中华中医之魂
易道之天道
契要
天镜
阴阳万象——古日地学
第一天人之学
第二盖天之论
第三阴阳之气
第四黄赤坐标系
第五六十四卦历数
第六太玄
第七十月河图历法
第八月行九道洛书
第九天人感应
五行璇玑——古行星学
第一五星（一）
第二五星（二）
第三五行之气
干支时空——古相对论
第一自然之场
第二物理之学
第三时空之数
数术法象——古内算学
第一三式天文
第二古中医道
第三中医之术
再轻狂——话说中医天文第一书

FAQ

Is this book suitable for beginners in Chinese medicine?

Not very. The book explains yin-yang and the five elements and the five movements and six qi from the perspectives of astronomy and calendrics; it is highly theoretical and requires some basic knowledge of Chinese medicine as well as some familiarity with classical Chinese and calendrics. Readers with no foundation are advised to study basic theory of Chinese medicine first, which will make reading this book smoother.

What is the difference between the second edition and the first edition?

According to the available information, the first edition was well received by enthusiasts of classical Chinese medicine, and the second edition was issued on the basis of correcting errors in the book and in hardcover. The specific revision details are not elaborated in the materials; readers may consult the edition information on the copyright page.

Can the content on the five movements and six qi in the book be used directly to treat patients?

This book is a theoretical work on ancient Chinese medicine astronomy, focusing on explaining yin-yang and the five elements and the five movements and six qi from the perspectives of astronomy and calendrics; it is not a clinical treatment manual. Readers should use it as a reference for understanding the theoretical roots of Chinese medicine; clinical diagnosis and treatment still require standardized medical training and current diagnostic and treatment standards.

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About the author

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Lu Hui is an author about whom little public information is currently available; only the Chinese name and one representative work, The Mirror of the Infinite (Wuji zhi Jing), are known. The book is commonly classified under medicine, suggesting that Lu Hui's writing concerns medical subjects. Judging from the available information, Lu Hui has produced only a small number of works, with just one title held in the collection, so it is difficult to trace a complete writing trajectory or academic background. As for The Mirror of the Infinite, its title carries a strongly speculative and metaphorical flavor, differing from the plain naming typical of clinical medical books, which may suggest that the author tends to bring broader cultural and philosophical perspectives into discussions of medical issues. Because reliable records of the author's life, education, and professional identity are lacking, this introduction makes no inferences about qualifications or achievements; readers may judge the book's approach and focus for themselves from its actual content.