天王补心丹源流的若干问题探疑

Discussionon Some Problems in the Origin and Development of Tianwang Buxin Mini-pills

目的探索天王补心丹的起源、现代流传的13味天王补心丹的出处以及其历代医家组方特点,以期揭示此方的演变规律。方法采用文献学方法研究天王补心丹的源流发展。结果天王补心丹的起源时间为公元10—11世纪,现存最早的相关文献是"敦煌卷子";其方名是依托佛教神话故事而来;现存最早记载天王补心丹一方的文献是《杨氏家藏方》;现代流传的13味天王补心丹是录自《校注妇人良方》。结论历代众多医家对天王补心丹有源流方面的探讨,并经过实践和创新逐步拓展了此方的适应症。

Objective To explore the origin of Tianwang Buxin mini-pills,the source of modern prevalent of those 13 Tianwang Buxin mini-pills and the characteristics of the prescriptions of the ancient physicians,which are hope to reveal the evolution rules of this prescription.Methods The philology method was used to study the source development of Tianwang Buxin mini-pills.Results Tianwang Buxin mini-pills is originated from 10 th century AD to 11 th century AD.The earliest existing relevant literature is Dunhuang Juanzi.The name of this recipe is based on Buddhist myths.The oldest record of Tianwang Buxin mini-pills is in Yangshi Jiacang Fang.The source of modern prevalent of those 13 Tianwang Buxin mini-pills is recorded from Revised Good Remedies for Women.Conclusion Many ancient Chinese physicians have discussed the origin and development of Tianwang Buxin mini-pills,and gradually expanded the indications of this prescription through practice and innovation.