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For nearly two millennia, the Shāng Hán Lùn (On Cold Damage) has stood at the center of Chinese medical theory and clinical practice. Traditionally attributed to Zhāng Jī (Zhāng Zhòngjǐng)—sometimes called the "Chinese Hippocrates" for the scope of his influence—it remains one of the foundational classics of Chinese medicine and an enduring guide to pattern differentiation and formula-based therapy. This authoritative edition presents the complete Sòng dynasty received text—the version most widely studied and used throughout East Asia—alongside the original Chinese text, pīnyīn, and a complete English translation. Extensively annotated with clinical notes and traditional commentaries, it is designed not only for study, but also as a practical reference for clinicians, educators, and serious students of Chinese medicine. What makes this edition especially valuable: • Complete bilingual presentation featuring the original Chinese text, pīnyīn, and a faithful English translation. • Clinical notes clarify how key terms were understood within the context of the Shāng Hán Lùn. For example, a pulse described as "moderate" does not primarily refer to its rate, but to a pulse quality that is loose, soft, and harmonious. Explanations such as these help bridge classical terminology with observable clinical findings. • Traditional commentaries illuminate the theoretical foundations and practical reasoning behind each passage. In the classical literature, even a single phrase may carry an entire body of medical meaning. Commentary has long been the traditional means by which students throughout East Asia learn to interpret and apply these works, and this edition follows that same scholarly tradition. The volume also includes substantial introductory material exploring the historical background of the text, its conceptual framework, and the challenges of interpretation. Comprehensive appendices, a glossary, and a complete pīnyīn–English index support both systematic study and rapid clinical reference. Whether used as a classroom text, a practitioner's reference, or a resource for independent study, this edition provides readers with direct access to one of the most influential works in the history of Chinese medicine through a careful translation supported by the scholarship and commentary needed to make this enduring classic both understandable and clinically relevant.

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Format: paperback
ASIN: B0H9PKK3PX
Category: Books > Subjects > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Medicine & Nursing > Reference
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1999
Listed Since: 20 July 2026

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