Product Information
The seven medical manuscripts from Mawangdui tomb three unearthed in 1973 represent the richest cache of ancient medical manuscripts ever found in China. These manuscripts which comprise this book reveal for the first time the breadth of medical knowledge in third and early second century B.C. China. Included are discussions of physiological theories and pathology, recipe manuals for the treatment of ailments and for the practice of macrobiotic hygiene, sexual treatises, and illustrations of hygienic exercises.Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100710305826
ISBN-139780710305824
eBay Product ID (ePID)600575
Product Key Features
Number of Pages562 Pages
Publication NameEarly Chinese Medical Literature
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEthnic Studies / General, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Regional Studies, General, Anthropology / General
Publication Year1998
TypeNot Available
AuthorDonald Harper
Subject AreaMedical, Référence, Social Science
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight39.3 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN96-047823
Target AudienceCollege Audience
IllustratedYes
Lc Classification NumberR127.1.H37 1996