素问玄机原病式
素问玄机原病式·序
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The Suwen Xuanji Yuanbingshi (Explaining the Mysterious Mechanisms and Original Diseases According to the Basic Questions) is a medical text by Liu Wansu. This preface explains the origin and purpose of the book, emphasizing the importance of understanding the subtle mechanisms of disease as described in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon). It argues that many physicians only scratch the surface and do not grasp the true causes of illness, so the author wrote this work to clarify these principles.
📝 Commentary
This preface highlights Liu Wansu's emphasis on the 'mysterious mechanisms' of disease, moving beyond superficial symptoms. It reflects the broader tradition in Chinese medicine of grounding clinical practice in the theoretical framework of the Huangdi Neijing.