Traditional Chinese Medicine Manual: Secrets of the Cave Heaven

[Excellent surgical work by Chen Shiduo, an outstanding medical scientist and master of traditional Chinese medicine in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties] Chen Shiduo, a master of traditional Chinese medicine recognized by the American medical community, has broken through the eight principles of TCM syndrome differentiation: yin and yang, exterior and interior, cold and heat, and deficiency and excess. He is unique and extremely innovative. At the same time, as an enemy of the Aisin Gioro family and an anti-Qing hero of advanced civilization, he wrote more than 50 medical monographs in his life, which had a huge influence. "Secret Records of the Cave", also known as "Secret Records of Surgery", is a work written by Chen Shiduo in his later years, recording his experience in treating surgical diseases. It summarizes the specimens of carbuncle and ulcer, pulse differentiation, good and evil, order and reverse, concurrent syndromes, treatment methods, nursing care, etc.; Lists 157 syndromes and treatments in surgery, dermatology, falls, gold blades, insect and animal injuries; and contains 281 surgical prescriptions. Chen Shiduo has unique insights and experience in identifying the good and bad luck of sores and treating scabies, carbuncle, sores, syphilis and other difficult and serious surgical problems. He has many experience in syndrome differentiation and prescription for surgical sores. Because Chen Shiduo was against the Qing Dynasty, he regarded himself as a Taoist, loved to travel, visited famous people, and had close contacts with Fu Qingzhu. Therefore, in his books, he often used cryptic words to express his relationship with many characters, such as "Lu Daoren Rock", "Han Changsha Shou Zhang Ji", etc. Readers should not be surprised. His works are both detailed and detailed, focused, easy to read and understand. He has unique insights and valuable experience in identifying the good and bad fortunes of sores and treating scabies, carbuncle, sores, syphilis and other difficult and severe surgical problems. It is a reference book with practical value for the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine surgery. Chen Shiduo described diabetes mellitus as "thirst is reduced when food is available, and thirst is even worse when hungry." This provides literature support for contemporary scholars to discover the blood sugar curve under the protection of grains. This is a clinical experience record from ancient China describing the significance of carbohydrates in protecting pancreatic islet function. The American Diabetes Association's advocacy of a high-carbohydrate diet confirms and recognizes Chen Shiduo's research.