Introduction to Medicine

"Introduction to Medicine", a complete book of traditional Chinese medicine. 8 Volumes, the first volume is 1. Written by Li Zhen (Jianzhai) of Ming Dynasty. Published in the third year of Wanli (1575). This book is based on "The Primary School of Medical Classics". Use the form of poems as the main text, and supplement the explanations with notes. The contents include brief medical treatises, physician biographies, meridians, internal organs, diagnostic methods, acupuncture, materia medica, exogenous diseases, internal injuries, miscellaneous internal diseases, women's diseases, pediatric diseases, surgical diseases, various medications and first aid prescriptions, etc. Among them, the "Surnames of Famous Doctors in Past Dynasties" lists 215 famous doctors in the past. The diagnostic method attaches great importance to pulse diagnosis and inspection, and emphasizes the importance of consultation. It is advocated that beginners must first learn to inquire, and lists 55 items that should be asked. The two volumes of Materia Medica divide 900 medicinal herbs into seven categories: wind, heat, dampness, dryness, cold, sore, and food, according to their cold, cool, warm, and effects and their effects. The medicinal tastes are clearly classified, concise and practical. In addition to quoting various schools of thought, the book also includes personal opinions.