Comprehensive Medical Texts of Past and Present (Gu Jin Yi Tong), also known as Great Compendium of Past and Present Medicine, was compiled over thirty years by the Ming dynasty physician Xu Chunfu from Huizhou and completed in 1556. Spanning 100 volumes and drawing from 282 historical medical works, its scope reaches from the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) to contemporary case records. It is recognized as the first systematically comprehensive medical encyclopedia in Chinese history to connect ancient and contemporary knowledge. Compiled during a period of "archaist" medical thought and clinical innovation, it represents both a complete summary of prior medical knowledge and an early national-level effort to systematize and standardize medical learning.
The greatness of Comprehensive Medical Texts lies in Xu Chunfu's monumental solo achievement in organizing what might otherwise have been an institutional project: the consolidation of a civilization's medical memory. In today's age of fragmented information and disciplinary silos, this 470-year-old work appears strikingly modern. It demonstrates that a genuine medical system must unify historical depth, theoretical rigor, practical breadth, and humanistic warmth. To open this eighteen-kilogram tome is to hold not just Ming dynasty paper and ink, but the crystallized collective wisdom of a people regarding life, disease, and health.
1.Is it an official original copy?
This is a compiled digital version of electronic materials, not a traditional physical book.
2.Publisher / ISBN?
This product is compiled electronic content and does not correspond to a single printed ISBN.
3.Is the content complete?
It is a fully compiled version, including core theories and routine explanations (no omissions).
4.Original language or translated?
The original version is in Chinese. You may order your preferred language version; we will include both the original Chinese version and your chosen language version as a bonus.
5.Is it authorized?
Based on traditional Chinese original documents: publicly circulated (no authorization required).
6.Who is it suitable for?
Beginners: suitable for getting started
Those with foundation: can deepen understanding
7.Brand new or second-hand?
E-book (not second-hand, no condition issues).
8.What format is it?
PDF electronic document.
9.Is it high-definition?
High-definition layout, suitable for reading on mobile phones and computers.
10.How many pages?
The complete collection has a total of 367 pages.
11.Why this price?
The content has been organized and summarized (saving a lot of screening time), allowing you to obtain the complete system in one purchase.
12.Are there any discounts?
Yes.
13.Are there any hidden fees?
No extra charges. One-time purchase, lifetime access.
14.How is it delivered?
How long does it take?Automatic delivery / instant download.
15.Is refund supported?
Refund available if not downloaded; not supported if already downloaded.
16.How to ensure the file is intact?
The file has been tested and is identical to the original. Unlimited re-deliveries are supported after one purchase.
17. How can I check if it is the version I want to buy?
You can refer to the product images, which provide previews of the original content. If the previews in the product images do not meet your requirements, you may contact customer service for a more comprehensive sample preview.
18. If I purchase a non-Chinese version, is the entire book translated into my desired language, or only part of it?
Our multilingual versions are full translations of the Chinese original, including translations of relevant image captions. All translated versions are localized naturally in accordance with the language customs of each country.
19. Do these e-books have copyright? Will there be any copyright disputes?
All books we offer are traditional Chinese classics with a history of hundreds or even thousands of years, so there are no copyright disputes whatsoever.
20. Why are your prices so low?
This is because we provide e-books in downloadable PDF format, which greatly reduces various costs, allowing us to offer them at such affordable prices.
