VENERATING THE ROOT IBD

Sinopse

This book is a literal translation of the secondáhalf of Volume 5 from theáBei Ji Qian Jin Yao FangáåéÖæÇÑåìâéçæèªüæû¹ on pediatrics, composed by Sun Simiao å¡«æÇÑééê in the seventh century. It includes the following features: 26 pages of introductory matter and 544ápages of main text. A critical edition of the Chinese text with the literal English translation on opposing pages. Fiveámain sections on Cold Damage, Cough, Aggregations, Binds, Distention, and Fullness, Welling Abscesses, Flat Abscesses, and Scrofula, and Miscellaneous Diseases of Small Children. Here is aálink to the Table of Contents. Extensive translator',s notes that explain individual terms, medical concepts, alternative readings of passages, translation issues, etc. Clinical commentary by Dr. Julian Scott. Interspersed throughout the translation and commenting on each major formula in the text,Sabine has translated the section on pediatrics from theáQian Jin Fang Yan Yiáåìâéçææû¹è¡ì義, a commentary on theáQian Jin Fangácomposed in 1698 by the famous physician Zhang Lu å¼µçÆÈ.á Forewords by two experienced pediatricians:áDr. Stephen CowanáandáAssaf Mor, and aáshortáPreface by Sabine Wilms. A general index and indexes for single herbs and formulas, indications, acupuncture and moxibustion, and proper names.