This paper introduces an outstanding medical book The Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine,and analyzes the theory about traditional Chinese medicine in this book.
The rich history of anatomy in Persian Medicine is evident and significant(1).In the medieval era,there were a large number of experienced Persian physicians who studied and were experts in the field of human dissecti...The rich history of anatomy in Persian Medicine is evident and significant(1).In the medieval era,there were a large number of experienced Persian physicians who studied and were experts in the field of human dissection such as Avicenna that we can see his innovations in anatomy,for example,his description of the Willis circle(2).展开更多
Translating the terminology of traditional Chinese medicine(Thereafter referred to as TCM)is the core of translating TCM culture.By analyzing the connotation and denotation of the word“Xinche”(心掣)in Huangdi Neijin...Translating the terminology of traditional Chinese medicine(Thereafter referred to as TCM)is the core of translating TCM culture.By analyzing the connotation and denotation of the word“Xinche”(心掣)in Huangdi Neijing(Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine),the earliest existing TCM classic,and by comparing different English translations of the term“Xinche,”we hope to provide certain reference for the standardization of TCM terminology and to share some ideas for the translation of TCM classics.展开更多
Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.H...Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.He authored Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).Sections of his work are devoted to detailed descriptions of a number of infectious illnesses,particularly rabies.Avicenna described rabies in humans and animals and explained its clinical manifestations,route of transmission,and treatment methods.In this article,our goal is to discuss Avicenna’s 11th-century points of view on rabies and compare them with modern medical knowledge.展开更多
文摘This paper introduces an outstanding medical book The Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine,and analyzes the theory about traditional Chinese medicine in this book.
文摘The rich history of anatomy in Persian Medicine is evident and significant(1).In the medieval era,there were a large number of experienced Persian physicians who studied and were experts in the field of human dissection such as Avicenna that we can see his innovations in anatomy,for example,his description of the Willis circle(2).
文摘Translating the terminology of traditional Chinese medicine(Thereafter referred to as TCM)is the core of translating TCM culture.By analyzing the connotation and denotation of the word“Xinche”(心掣)in Huangdi Neijing(Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine),the earliest existing TCM classic,and by comparing different English translations of the term“Xinche,”we hope to provide certain reference for the standardization of TCM terminology and to share some ideas for the translation of TCM classics.
文摘Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.He authored Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).Sections of his work are devoted to detailed descriptions of a number of infectious illnesses,particularly rabies.Avicenna described rabies in humans and animals and explained its clinical manifestations,route of transmission,and treatment methods.In this article,our goal is to discuss Avicenna’s 11th-century points of view on rabies and compare them with modern medical knowledge.
