[Study on pictures in Yangyi Daquan].

Area of Science:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Medical History
• Surgical History

Background:

• The "Complete Collection of Skin Diseases" (Yangyi Daquan) is a significant surgical text predating the Republic of China.
• It features an extensive collection of 223 images, notable for its comprehensive classification before its era.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the image classification and scope of the "Complete Collection of Skin Diseases."
• To highlight the clinical and academic value of this historical medical work.

Main Methods:

• Categorization of 223 images within Yangyi Daquan into seven distinct groups.
• Cross-referencing the book's scope with modern medical specializations.

Main Results:

• The images are classified from foundational theories to clinical applications, including "philosophical basis of Chinese medicine and the theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic factors," "figures of visceral manifestation," "figures of acupuncture and acupoint," "figures of diagnosis," "figures of disease," "figures of needle and instrument," and "figures of symbol."
• The book's content spans areas corresponding to modern otolaryngology, stomatology, gynecology, andrology, pediatrics, dermatology, anorectal conditions, infections, oncology, and emergency medicine, all within the original scope of Chinese medicine surgery.

Conclusions:

• Yangyi Daquan represents a rich and valuable resource in the history of Chinese medicine surgery.
• Its detailed imagery and broad scope underscore its high clinical and academic importance.