审视瑶函

📅 明👤 Fu Renyu

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Original (Classical Chinese)

审视瑶函·序

Pinyin

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English Translation

The 'Preface' to the book 'Shen Shi Yao Han' (Examining the Precious Book of Ophthalmology) discusses the importance of ophthalmology in traditional Chinese medicine. It emphasizes that the eyes are the essence of the five viscera and six bowels, and that eye diseases are closely related to the overall condition of the body. The preface also explains the author's purpose in writing the book, which is to summarize the experiences of predecessors and provide effective treatments for eye diseases.

📝 Commentary

The preface highlights the holistic view in TCM, where eye health reflects internal organ function. It also underscores the book's role in compiling and advancing ophthalmic knowledge in ancient China.