Huangdi Neijing is one of the four classic works of traditional medicine in China, and it is also the first masterpiece handed down in the name of Huangdi, the ancestor of the Chinese nation. It is the earliest medical classic in China medical treasure house. It is a medical masterpiece that studies human physiology, pathology, diagnostics, therapeutic principles and pharmacology.

Theoretically, the theories of yin and yang, five elements, pulse condition, Tibetan image, meridians, etiology and pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, health preservation and luck are established. His medical theory is based on China's ancient Taoist theory, which embodies China's ancient thought of harmony between man and nature.

Huangdi Neijing, written in the Warring States Period, is the earliest extant monograph of TCM theory in China. Summarized the medical experience and academic theory from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period, absorbed the astronomy, anthropology and psychology related to the Qin and Han Dynasties, applied the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, and the unity of man and nature to diagnose and treat human anatomy, physiology and diseases, and established a unique theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine, which became the theoretical basis and source of medical development in China.

2. Treatise on Febrile Diseases Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty

Treatise on Febrile Diseases established the law of TCM "syndrome differentiation and treatment", laid the foundation of TCM therapeutics, was the earliest classic work in China, and pioneered TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. At the same time, it is unique in pharmacy and has a far-reaching impact on future generations. Therefore, doctors in past dynasties honored Zhang Zhongjing as a "medical sage", so there was a "medical sage, that is, Yao and Shun in medicine, and only Zhongjing's first teacher got this reputation."

3. Shennong Herbal Classic (according to legend, it was written by Shennong)

Shennong Herbal Classic, also known as Herbal Classic or Benjing, is one of the four classic works of Chinese medicine. As the earliest extant TCM works, it originated from Shennong and was handed down from generation to generation. It was compiled into a book in the Eastern Han Dynasty, but it was not written for a while, and the author was different. Many medical scientists in Qin and Han dynasties collected, summarized and compiled the monographs on pharmaceutical experience at that time, which was the first book in China to systematically summarize traditional Chinese medicine.

Most theories and compatibility laws of TCM and the principle of "seven emotions in harmony" have played a great role in the practice of medication for thousands of years and are the source of the development of TCM theory.

4, "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Mingzhizhen

Compendium of Materia Medica, 52 volumes. Li Shizhen (Dongbi) in Ming Dynasty was written in the 31st year of Jiajing (1552) to the 6th year of Wanli (1578), and it was revised three times.

This book is written in the style of "following the outline", so it is named "Outline". Revise it based on Zheng Ben Cao. The preface (volume 1, 2) is equivalent to the general introduction, which describes the main references of materia medica and the theory of medicinal properties.

Volume 1 Materia Medica of Past Dynasties introduces 4 1 species of main materia medica before the Ming Dynasty. The second time, I collected the discourses about the yin-yang smell of drugs, five taboos, specimen yin-yang, ups and downs, reinforcing and reducing, quoting classics, and various drug taboos before the Ming Dynasty, most of which were in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. Volumes 3 ~ 4 are "Indicating Drugs for All Diseases", which follow the old example of "General Drugs for All Diseases" in "Herbal Medicine of Syndrome Types", and list the names and main functions of indications with pathogens as the key link, which is equivalent to a manual of clinical medication.

5, "Qian Jin Fang" Tang Sun Simiao

Qian Jin Fang Yao, also known as Qian Jin Yao Fang and Qian Jin Fang, is one of the classic works of ancient Chinese medicine, written by Sun Simiao, with a total of 30 volumes. It is a comprehensive clinical medical work and is known as the earliest clinical encyclopedia in China. Written by Sun Simiao in the Tang Dynasty, written in the third year of Yonghui (652). This book is a collection of experience in diagnosis and treatment before the Tang Dynasty, which has a great influence on later physicians.

Qian Jin Fang Yao summarized the medical achievements before the Tang Dynasty and laid the foundation for the independence of gynecology and pediatrics in the Song Dynasty. The treatment of internal diseases advocates "five internal organs as the key link and deficiency of cold and heat as the purpose", which creates a precedent for the classification of viscera; The discussion of acupoint indications provides a standard for acupuncture treatment and is very helpful to the accuracy of acupoint selection.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-Huangdi Neijing

Baidu encyclopedia-treatise on typhoid miscellaneous diseases

Baidu Encyclopedia-Shennong Herbal Classic

Baidu encyclopedia-compendium of materia medica

Baidu Encyclopedia-Qianjinfang