Essential Points on Clinical Patterns in the Shānghán Lùn

The Essential Points on Clinical Patterns in the Shānghán Lùn by Liú Dùzhōu is an indispensable resource for any practitioner or student of Classical Chinese Medicine seeking to deepen their understanding of Zhāng Zhòngjǐng’s Shānghán lùn 伤寒论 (Discussion on Cold Damage). This book serves as both a clinical guide and an interpretative text, bridging the gap between classical theory and practical application.For those who aspire not just to be competent but to excel as physicians, studying this text is invaluable. It sharpens diagnostic thinking, deepens one’s grasp of formula application, and enhances the ability to see and treat patients through the lens of Classical Chinese Medicine. Whether you are a student beginning your journey or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your practice, this book will serve as a guide to mastering one of the most profound and effective medical systems in history.“The six conformations represent the material structure, encompassing the zàng-fǔ organs and channels and network vessels, and thus differentiation must be objective and based on tangible substances - no disease can exist outside the framework of the six conformations.” - Liú Dùzhōu"The publication of the English translation of Liú Dùzhōu’s Essential Points on Clinical Patterns in the Shānghán Lùn is a significant step forward in spreading jīngfāng medicine. I hope more readers will come to understand Liú Dùzhōu, the Shānghán lùn, and the profound tradition of jīngfāng medicine!" - Huáng Huáng 黄煌, International Jingfang Institute, Nánjīng University of Chinese Medicine"This is a clearly and carefully translated text by one of the esteemed teachers of Cold Damage studies in late twentieth century China. It should be read by anyone in the West with a genuine interest in Classic Formulas." - Dan Bensky Read more