张仲景《五藏论》历史及辑佚
The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun
Five Viscera Theory
Six Countries Eight Editions Twelve years of research & writing
Zhang Zhongjing's
Wu Zang Lun
People who have studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine recognize Zhang Zhongjing as the author of two seminal texts that are among the most influential in Chinese medical history: the Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders (Shāng Hán Lùn, 伤寒论) and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet (Jīn Guì Yào Lüè, 金匮要略).
However, what is less well-known is that Zhang Zhongjing authored several other texts, all of which were lost over time, with the sole exception of the Wu Zang Lun (Five Viscera Theory, 五藏论).
So far, eight versions of Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun were discovered: five versions found in Dunhuang (China), and three versions from Zhejiang (China), Korea, and Japan respectively.
Zhang Zhongjing (張仲景; 150–219),
formal name Zhang Ji (張機)
The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun
The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun is the first comprehensive English-language work dedicated to the history and compilation of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun (Five Viscera Theory, 五藏论). Through engaging storytelling, it brings to life the historical context surrounding the discovery of eight distinct versions of this text, accompanied by side-by-side Chinese-English translations of their original content.
By tracing the origins and development of these versions, the book not only explores the profound insights of traditional Chinese medicine but also weaves in captivating elements of humanities, history, and geography. Readers gain a deeper understanding of the background of the Dunhuang manuscripts and the enduring significance of Zhang Zhongjing’s contributions to medical literature. This work offers a unique lens through which to appreciate the intersection of culture, medicine, and history.
Wu Hongbian (吳洪辯; ? - 862), who collected and taught Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun in Dunhuang