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.
