The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine

Title and Author

• The book is titled The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine, attributed nominally to Huangdi, the legendary ancient emperor of China.
• The actual author is unknown, and it is generally believed to have been compiled during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.
  

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Structure and Content

• The book is divided into two main parts: Ling Shu and Su Wen.
  • Su Wen focuses on organs, meridians, etiology, pathogenesis, syndromes, diagnostic methods, treatment principles, acupuncture, and other related content.
  • Ling Shu complements Su Wen, discussing organ function, etiology, pathogenesis, meridians and acupoints, needles, acupuncture, and therapeutic principles.

Core Concepts and Theories

• The holistic concept of Yin and Yang: Explains the theory of the unity of opposites in relationships between things.
• Viscera Meridian: Studies human organs, the twelve meridians, kidneys, and other physiological functions, pathological changes, and their relationships.
• Pathogenesis: Describes various risk factors affecting the human body, the incidence of diseases, and changes in internal mechanisms.
• Diagnostic Rules: Represents the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in understanding and treating diseases.
• Preventive Health: Elaborates on the theory of TCM in health and disease prevention, summarizing important experiences.

Influence and Applications

• It comprehensively summarizes China's medical theory and practical experience from over two thousand years ago, significantly impacting the development of TCM.
• Its English versions provide a unique perspective for Western medical researchers to understand TCM theories, facilitating research and development in the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.
• It serves as an important guide for overseas TCM clinical practice, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of clinical treatments.
• Its ideas on health preservation and disease prevention are widely applied in modern health management and disease prevention, providing valuable guidance for people's healthy lifestyles.

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