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[Dashengbian (thesis on longevity) and its author].

Z Jia, Y Yang

    Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
    |May 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    The 18th-century obstetric text Dashengbian significantly influenced historical medical practices. Research suggests Lay Buddhist Ji Zhai, author of Dashengbian, was likely scholar Zhang Zhao.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Chinese Obstetrics
    • Qing Dynasty Medicine

    Background:

    • Dashengbian was a highly popular and influential 18th-century obstetric text.
    • The book synthesized prior knowledge and addressed gaps in obstetrics.
    • Its content was practical, concise, and accessible.

    Discussion:

    • The authorship of Dashengbian, often attributed to Lay Buddhist Ji Zhai, has remained uncertain.
    • Evidence suggests the book circulated before its 54th year of Kang Xi reign publication.
    • Manuscripts from the Qian Long reign and case records support earlier circulation.

    Key Insights:

    • Lay Buddhist Ji Zhai is identified as the likely author of Dashengbian.
    • The scholar Zhang Zhao, from the early Qing dynasty, is proposed as the true identity of Lay Buddhist Ji Zhai.
    • This finding clarifies the authorship of a significant historical medical text.

    Outlook:

    • Further research can explore the specific contributions of Zhang Zhao to obstetrics.
    • Comparative studies with other contemporary medical texts can illuminate Dashengbian's unique position.
    • Investigating the dissemination and impact of Dashengbian in medical practice is warranted.

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