The Pulse Classic
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Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the value of this edition of The Pulse Classic lies in its academic rigor. Professor Guo Junshuang's collation and annotation work not only carries out meticulous correction and punctuation of the original text but also, through detailed annotations, clarifies many obscure and difficult passages, clearing reading obstacles for modern readers. The historical research materials and indexes appended in the book greatly enhance its reference-work attributes. For TCM practitioners and seasoned enthusiasts, in-depth study of this book can fundamentally help them understand the principles of pulse diagnosis, break free from the vague cognition that pulse images are "only intuitively graspable," and establish clear, systematic diagnostic logic. However, the book is profound in theory and elegant in archaic diction, and deals purely with pulse theory, with almost no involvement of specific formulas and medicinals. For readers new to TCM or seeking only health-preserving knowledge, it may seem dry and difficult, requiring a certain theoretical foundation in TCM and a calm, studious mindset to get started.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- TCM clinical physicians, acupuncturists, and other professionals seeking to deepen the foundation of diagnostics
- Teachers and students of TCM colleges and universities and researchers in TCM specialties, as an important classic textbook and reference
- Seasoned enthusiasts with a strong interest in TCM theory who already possess foundational knowledge such as the Huangdi Neijing
- Scholars dedicated to the collation of ancient TCM texts and the study of medical history
Not a good fit for
- Ordinary readers interested only in practical techniques such as health preservation, dietary therapy, and massage, without a foundation in TCM theory
- Beginners expecting to quickly master simple pulse diagnosis methods for self-assessment of health
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read it alongside the Huangdi Neijing, the Classic of Difficult Issues, and later pulse studies monographs such as the Binhu Pulse Studies to understand the origin and development of pulse studies thought
- When reading, keep a notebook at hand and try to draw mind maps of the relationship between pulse image classification and indications, systematizing the abstract descriptions
- First read through Professor Guo Junshuang's collation preface and explanatory notes to understand the book's collation principles and format, then proceed to the main text
About the publisher
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.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 导读
- 整理说明
- 校定脉经序
- 序
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第一
- 脉形状指下秘决第一 二十四种
- 平脉早晏法第二
- 分别三关境界脉候所主第三
- 辨尺寸阴阳荣卫度数第四
- 平脉视人大小长短男女逆顺法第五
- 持脉轻重法第六
- 两手六脉所主五脏六腑阴阳逆顺第七
- 辨脏腑病脉阴阳大法第八
- 辨脉阴阳大法第九
- 平虚实第十
- 从横逆顺伏匿脉第十一
- 辨灾怪恐怖杂脉第十二
- 迟疾短长杂脉法第十三
- 平人得病所起第十四
- 诊病将差难已脉第十五
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第二
- 平三关阴阳二十四气脉第一
- 平人迎神门气口前后脉第二
- 平三关病候并治宜第三
- 平奇经八脉病第四
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第三
- 肝胆部第一
- 心小肠部第二
- 脾胃部第三
- 肺大肠部第四
- 肾膀胱部第五
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第四
- 辨三部九候脉证第一
- 平杂病脉第二
- 诊五脏六腑气绝证候第三
- 诊四时相反脉证第四
- 诊损至脉第五
- 诊脉动止投数疏数死期年月第六
- 诊百病死生决第七
- 诊三部脉虚实决死生第八
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第五
- 张仲景论脉第一
- 扁鹊阴阳脉法第二
- 扁鹊脉法第三
- 扁鹊华佗察声色要诀第四
- 扁鹊诊诸反逆死脉要诀第五
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第六
- 肝足厥阴经病证第一
- 胆足少阳经病证第二
- 心手少阴经病证第三
- 小肠手太阳经病证第四
- 脾足太阴经病证第五
- 胃足阳明经病证第六
- 肺手太阴经病证第七
- 大肠手阳明经病证第八
- 肾足少阴经病证第九
- 膀胱足太阳经病证第十
- 三焦手少阳经病证第十一
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第七
- 病不可发汗证第一
- 病可发汗证第二
- 病发汗以后证第三
- 病不可吐证第四
- 病可吐证第五
- 病不可下证第六
- 病可下证第七
- 病发汗吐下以后证第八
- 病可温证第九
- 病不可灸证第十
- 病可灸证第十一
- 病不可刺证第十二
- 病可刺证第十三
- 病不可水证第十四
- 病可水证第十五
- 病不可火证第十六
- 病可火证第十七
- 热病阴阳交并少阴厥逆阴阳竭尽生死证第十八
- 重实重虚阴阳相附生死证第十九
- 热病生死期日证第二十
- 热病十逆死证第二十一
- 热病五脏气绝死日证第二十二
- 热病至脉死日证第二十三
- 热病脉损死日证第二十四
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第八
- 平卒尸厥脉证第一
- 平阳毒阴毒百合狐惑脉证第三
- 平霍乱转筋脉证第四
- 平中风历节脉证第五
- 平血痹虚劳脉证第六
- 平消渴小便利淋脉证第七
- 平水气黄汗气分脉证第八
- 平黄疸寒热疟脉证第九
- 平胸痹心痛短气贲豚脉证第十
- 平腹满寒疝宿食脉证第十一
- 平五脏积聚脉证第十二
- 平惊悸衄吐下血胸满瘀血脉证第十三
- 平呕吐哕下利脉证第十四
- 平肺痿肺痈咳逆上气淡饮脉证第十五
- 平痈肿肠痈金疮侵淫脉证第十六
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第九
- 平妊娠分别男女将产诸证第一
- 平妊娠胎动血分水分吐下腹痛证第二
- 平产后诸病郁冒中风发热烦呕下利证第三
- 平带下绝产无子亡血居经证第四
- 平郁冒五崩漏下经闭不利腹中诸病证第五
- 平咽中如有炙脔喜悲热入血室腹满证第六
- 平阴中寒转胞阴吹阴生疮脱下证第七
- 平妇人病生死证第八
- 平小儿杂病证第九
- 新刊王氏脉经卷第十
- 手检图三十一部
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About the author
Wang Shuhe is an important physician in the history of Chinese medicine, though public information about his life, native place, and dates of birth and death is limited. Judging from the fifteen works held in the collection, his writings focus on the field of medical classics, commonly classified under medicine and classic works. His representative works include Treatise on Cold Damage, The Pulse Classic, and Essentials of the Golden Cabinet; among them, The Pulse Classic and Treatise on Cold Damage are preserved in multiple versions, reflecting later generations' attention to his compilation and transmission of these texts. His writing balances clinical practicality with theoretical synthesis, is rigorous in style, and emphasizes the systematization of pulse diagnosis and pattern differentiation, exerting a profound influence on the transmission of Chinese medical diagnostics and classical literature.
Guo Junshuang is an author known for collating and annotating classical Chinese medical texts. Publicly available information about her is limited, and details such as her birthplace, dates of birth and death, and professional experience are not clearly recorded. Judging from the seven works held in the collection, her work focuses on the collation and dissemination of traditional Chinese medical literature, covering fields such as pediatrics, pulse studies, ophthalmology, medical theory, and oral and laryngeal medicine. Representative works include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Mai Jing, Shen Shi Yao Han, Yi Guan, and Kou Chi Lei Yao · Hou Ke Mi Jue, most of which are collated editions of Chinese medical classics or important clinical writings. Such work generally requires a solid grounding in textual and bibliographical scholarship as well as a good understanding of Chinese medical theory. Her collated editions provide readable and accessible texts for students and researchers of Chinese medicine and help these classics circulate and be used in the contemporary era. The available materials are insufficient to describe her academic lineage or positions, and readers may consult specific editions to learn about the features of her collation work.
