Categorized Essentials of Repairing the Body: Zheng Ti Lei Yao 正體類要 (Chinese and English Edition)

This is an excellent translation of a ming dynasty medical text. The author gets everything right in this work. She includes the Chinese for those that would like to reference the original text, she makes an accurate and faithful translation, while providing translator's notes for terms that are debatable or have multiple interpretations, and she summarizes the theory in the work clearly and succinctly.This text dives deeply into the treatment of injuries and wounds in ming dynasty China. The first half of the text is organized by conditions key symptoms to differentiate patterns, as well as a large sample of relevant case studies. The second half describes the formulas used, their ingredients and preparations.This is an amazing text that offers insight into the treatment of conditions that are rarely discussed elsewhere. Every practitioner should have this in their library.

An exceptional translation by a known scholar and TCM practititioner, it is a must for all Licensed Acupuncturists who deal with pain and trauma!I have studied this field of Chinese Medicine for over 40 years and delighted to see one of my favorite classics finally translated into English for all Practitioners!

A wonderful gift to have to share.