About the author
Luo Mei is an author who left works in the field of traditional Chinese medical literature but about whom little is recorded; publicly available information is limited, and details such as place of origin, dates of birth and death, and medical career cannot be reliably established. Judging from the two works held in the collection, Gujin Mingyi Huicui and Gujin Mingyi Fanglun, Luo Mei's writing clearly centers on the scholarly experience and formula application of famous physicians across the ages, and belongs to the compilation and commentary type of medical literature organization. Works of this kind generally emphasize the selection and arrangement of earlier medical discussions, making it convenient for readers to consult physicians' views and commonly used formulas by category, and reflecting the compiler's familiarity with medical classics and a practical orientation. The words huicui and fanglun in the two titles also suggest that the content leans toward gathering materials and discussing formula meanings rather than personal case records or clinical notes. Although biographical details are lacking, these two works still provide useful texts for studying the transmission of traditional medical knowledge and the compilation of formula books.
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Rating 4.0★ Collected Essences of Famous Physicians Past and Present 罗美 Qunyan Publishing House · 2024 Heaven and earth give birth to people, yet longevity has differed from ancient times to the present—why? Once simplicity gives way to sophistication, … Rating 3.7★ Discourses on Prescriptions by Famous Physicians Ancient and Modern 罗美 Jinzhang Book Company (Jinzhang Shuju) · 2024 Since ancient times, such excellence has grown remote, and kindred spirits are hard to meet again. Scholars living in such times are often moved to si… A Compendium of Illustrious Physicians, Ancient and Modern 罗美 Traditional Chinese Medicine Ancient Books Publishing House · 2018 A Compendium of Illustrious Physicians, Ancient and Modern (Gujin Mingyi Huicui) in eight juan was compiled by the Qing physician Luo Mei (courtesy na… Discussions on the Inner Canon 罗美 / 杨杏林 China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · 2015 Discussions on the Inner Canon (Neijing Boyi), in four juan, was written by Luo Mei (zi Dansheng, hao Dongyi), a physician of the Xin'an school in the… Formulas of Famous Physicians Ancient and Modern 罗美 People's Military Medical Press · 2007 Formulas of Famous Physicians Ancient and Modern is a monograph on formula discourse compiled by the Qing dynasty Xin'an physician Luo Mei (courtesy n…Publishers
Jinzhang Book Company (Jinzhang Shuju)Traditional Chinese Medicine Ancient Books Publishing HouseChina Press of Traditional Chinese MedicinePeople's Military Medical PressQunyan Publishing House