外台秘要

📅 唐👤 Wang Tao

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Original (Classical Chinese)

外台秘要·序

Pinyin

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English Translation

The WaTai MiYao (Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library) is a comprehensive medical compilation by Wang Tao of the Tang dynasty. Its preface explains the compiler's intent to gather and preserve effective remedies from various sources, emphasizing practical clinical value.

📝 Commentary

The preface of WaTai MiYao reflects the Tang dynasty's efforts to systematize medical knowledge by collecting prescriptions from diverse texts. It highlights the importance of preserving effective treatments for future generations.