Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen: An Annotated Translation of Huang Di’s Inner Classic – Basic Questions: 2 volumes

Paul U. Unschuld; Hermann Tessenow

Published by University of California Press 2011

Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen

An Annotated Translation of Huang Di’s Inner Classic – Basic Questions: 2 volumes

Paul U. Unschuld and Hermann Tessenow

https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520948181

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A foundation of Chinese life sciences and medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen is now available for the first time in a complete, fully annotated English translation. Also known as Su Wen, or The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, this influential work came into being over a long period reaching from the 2nd century bce to the 8th century ce. Combining the views of different schools, it relies exclusively on natural law as conceptualized in yin/yang and Five Agents doctrines to define health and disease, and repeatedly emphasizes personal responsibility for the length and quality of one’s life. This two-volume edition includes excerpts from all the major commentaries on the Su Wen, and extensive annotation drawn from hundreds of monographs and articles by Chinese and Japanese authors produced over the past 1600 years and into the twentieth century. The original printing of this title contained an enclosed CD containing annotated bibliographies of Huang Di Nei Jing editions, related monographs, and articles. These contents can now be accessed on the UC Press website via "Downloads" (www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520266988).

Author / Editor information

Unschuld Paul U. :

Paul U. Unschuld is Professor and Director of the Horst-Goertz Endowment Institute for the Theory, History, and Ethics of Chinese Life Sciences at Charité-Medical University Berlin. His previous books include Medicine in China: A History of Ideas (Twenty-fifth anniversary edition). Until his retirement in 2010, Hermann Tessenow was a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for the History of Medicine at Munich University.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	1
Acknowledgment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	4
Contents Volume I Publicly Available Download PDF	5
Prolegomena Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
Annotated Translation of Su wen 1 through 52
Chapter 1. Discourse on the True [Qi Endowed by] Heaven in High Antiquity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	29
Chapter 2. Comprehensive Discourse on Regulating the Spirit [in Accordance with] the Qi of the Four [Seasons] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	45
Chapter 3. Discourse on how the Generative Qi Communicates with Heaven Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	59
Chapter 4. Discourse on the True Words in the Golden Chest Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	83
Chapter 5. Comprehensive Discourse on Phenomena Corresponding to Yin and Yang Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	95
Chapter 6. Discourse on the Division and Unity of Yin and Yang Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	127
Chapter 7. Further Discourse on Yin and Yang Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	137
Chapter 8. Discourse on the Hidden Canons in the Numinous Orchid [Chambers] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Chapter 9. Discourse on the Six Terms [of a Year] and on Phenomena [Associated with the Condition] of the Depots Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	163
Chapter 10. The Generation and Completion of the Five Depots Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	185
Chapter 11. Further Discourse on the Five Depots Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	203
Chapter 12. d Discourse on Different [Therapeutic] Patterns Suitable [for Use in Different] Cardinal Points Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211
Chapter 13. Discourse on Moving the Essence and Changing the Qi Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	219
Chapter 14. Discourse on Decoctions and Wines Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	233
Chapter 15. Jade Tablet Discourse on the Essentials Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	247
Chapter 16. Discourse on The Essentials of Diagnosis and on Exhaustion in the Conduits Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	257
Chapter 17. Discourse on the Essentials of Vessels and the Subtleties of the Essence Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	273
Chapter 18. Discourse on Phenomena [Reflecting the Status of] Qi in a Normal Person Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	301
Chapter 19. Discourse on the Jade Mechanism and the True [Qi of the] Depots Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	323
Chapter 20. Discourse on the Three Sections and Nine Indicators Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	351
Chapter 21. Further Discourse on the Conduit Vessels Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	369
Chapter 22. Discourse on How the Qi in the Depots Follow the Pattern of the Seasons Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	383
Chapter 23. Wide Promulgation of the Five Qi Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	401
Chapter 24 Blood and Qi, Physical Appearance and Mind Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	413
Chapter 25. Discourse on Treasuring Life and Preserving Physical Appearance Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	419
Chapter 26. Discourse on the Eight Cardinal [Turning Points] and on Spirit Brilliance Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	433
Chapter 27. Discourse on the Division and Union of True [Qi] and Evil [Qi] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	447
Chapter 28. Discourse Thoroughly Deliberating upon Depletion and Repletion Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	459
Chapter 29. Discourse on the Major Yin and on the Yang Brilliance [Conduits] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	479
Chapter 30. Explanation of the Yang Brilliance Vessel Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	487
Chapter 31. Discourse on Heat Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	491
Chapter 32. To Pierce Heat Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	499
Chapter 33. Discourse Deliberating upon Heat Disease Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	515
Chapter 34. Discourse on the Assessment of Movements Contrary [to their Regular Course] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	527
Chapter 35. Discourse on Malaria Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	535
Chapter 36. To Pierce Malaria Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	553
Chapter 37. Discourse on Qi Recession Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	567
Chapter 38. Discourse on Cough Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	575
Chapter 39. Discourse on Pain Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	583
Chapter 40. Discourse on Abdomen and Center Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	599
Chapter 41. To Pierce Lower Back Pain Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	613
Chapter 42. Discourse on Wind Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	625
Chapter 43. Discourse on Blocks Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	639
Chapter 44. Discourse on Limpness Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	653
Chapter 45. Discourse on Recession Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	665
Chapter 46. Discourse on Disease Manifestations Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	677
Chapter 47. Discourse on Strange Diseases Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	689
Chapter 48. Discourse on Very Strange [Diseases] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	705
Chapter 49. Explanations on the Vessels Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	719
Chapter 50. Discourse on the Essentials of Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	733
Chapter 51. Discourse on the Restrictions of Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	737
Chapter 52. Discourse on Prohibitions in Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	741
BIBLIOGRAPHY Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	753
Front matter 2 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	801
Contents Volume II Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	803
Prefatory notes to vol. 2 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	805
Annotated translation of su wen 53 through 71, 74 through 81
Chapter 53. Discourse on the Aims of Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	809
Chapter 54. Explanations on the Needles Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	813
Chapter 55. Discourse on Rules of Extended Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	823
Chapter 56. Discourse on Skin Sections Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	833
Chapter 57. Discourse On Conduits and Network [Vessels] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	841
Chapter 58. Discourse on Qi Holes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	845
Chapter 59. Discourse on Qi Palaces Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	859
Chapter 60. Discourse on Bone Hollows Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	871
Chapter 61. Discourse on Holes [to treat] Water and Heat. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	887
Chapter 62. Discourse on Regulating the Conduits Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	899
Chapter 63. Discourse on Misleading Piercing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	929
Chapter 64. Discourse on Opposition and Compliance in Piercing in [the Course of] the Four Seasons Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	947
Chapter 65. Discourse on Tip and Root and on the Transmission of Disease [Inside the Organism] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	957
Chapter 66. Comprehensive Discourse on Arrangements of the Principal [Qi] of Heaven Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	971
Chapter 67. Comprehensive Discourse on the Progression of the Five Periods Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	987
Chapter 68. Comprehensive Discourse on the Subtle Significance of the Six [Qi] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1011
Chapter 69. Comprehensive Discourse on Changes [resulting from] Qi Interaction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1039
Chapter 70. Comprehensive Discourse on the Five Regular Policies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1083
Chapter 71 Comprehensive Discourse on the Policies and Arrangements of the Six Principal [Qi] Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1155
Chapter 74. Comprehensive Discourse on the Essentials of the Most Reliable Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1333
Chapter 75. Discourse on Making Known the Perfect Teachings Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1441
Chapter 76. Discourse on Demonstrating a Natural Approach Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1449
Chapter 77. Discourse on Expounding the Five Faults Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1463
Chapter 78.Discourse on Evidence of the Four Failures Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1477
Chapter 79. Discourse on Yin and Yang Categories Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1485
Chapter 80. Discourse on Comparing Abundance and Weakness Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1503
Chapter 81 Discourse on Explaining the Subtleties of Essence Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1517
BIBLIOGRaphy Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1529

Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Pages
- Main content: 1560

eBook

Published: July 28, 2011
ISBN: 9780520948181