The Heart Transmission of Medicine

Plot

This book is a Qing dynasty primer on the study and practice of Chinese medicine. Originally written in verse as a mnemonic device, this book was meant to be memorized and not just read. Even today, this book is required reading by Chinese medical students in many provinces in the Peoples' Republic of China. Both beginners and experienced practitioners will find it a mine of clinically useful information. In particular, the author advocated the use of only a small repertoire of formulas which are then modified to fit a wide range of real-life situations.