num_pages: 580
description: Huangdi Neijing is a classic medical text of ancient China. Composed of two sections, Suwen and Lingshu , the book is filled with enduring wisdom and insight and is still consulted by doctors today. This translation is based largely on Li Zhongzi's concise 1642 edition, titled Neijing Zhiyao , and continues the centuries-long effort to annotate the text, especially in light of modern developments in medicine. Instead of "explaining a classic with a classic," this edition adds commentaries and emendations that enhance the theoretical core of Huangdi Neijing , illuminating a seminal work of Chinese medicine that covers much more than the basic principles of yin-yang and the five elements.
language: English
title: Huangdi Neijing: A Synopsis with Commentaries
publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press