Classical Chinese Medical Texts
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Volume I contains a selection of fifteen texts. This volume assumes no prior knowledge of Chinese grammar and therefore starts from the beginning. Each lesson builds on the other and texts with similar themes were selected to reinforce the most important characters and grammar patterns. By the end of this book, readers will be familiar with over 500 characters and character combinations. Most importantly, they will be able to recognize the most common grammar particles, which is an essential skill for reading classical texts.
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Volume II contains fifteen selections broken into five major classical themes, including texts on the concept of the superior physician, madness, evil, and spirit. Nine of the fifteen selections come from the Huang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu with the remainder coming from the Nan Jing, Jin Gui Yao Lue, and other sources never before available in English.
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Volume III contains 15 selections, with twelve of those focusing on herbal theory with texts including herbal monographs from the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, flavor theory from the Ling Shu and Tang Ye Ben Cao, and theories on creating and modifying formulas for specific illnesses and patterns from a variety of sources. The remaining three selections focus on acupuncture and channel theory from the Ling Shu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, and Nan Jing.
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This series of books represents the first introduction to classical Chinese that focuses solely on medical texts. The selections that make up the chapters span a period of nearly 2,000 years, covering the entire written history of Chinese medicine. The extensive vocabulary lists, detailed grammar notes, example sentences, and clear explanations make this series suitable for self-taught learners and classrooms alike.
Each chapter contains the text in its original as well as modern written forms, a vocabulary section, pinyin, translation of the texts, and a detailed notes section which explains grammar and difficult sentences. For reference, there is also a simplified version of all of the texts, a complete index and glossary, and detailed suggestions for how to successfully use the books.
