Lin Lan: Biographical Introduction and Historical Accounts, Major Works and Academic Contributions
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✵Lin Lan: A herbalist of the Qing dynasty; his life in detail is largely unknown. According to evidence from his work, he lived from the mid- to late 17th century. He is the author of Shang Han Zhe Zhong (The Synthesis of the Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases).
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Brief Introduction Chinese Name: 林瀾 (Lín Lán) Alias: Unknown Popular Name: 林瀾 (Lín Lán) English Name: Lin Lan (family name first) or Lan Lin (given name first) Hometown: Unknown Dates: Lived approximately from the mid- to late 17th century Main works: 《傷寒折衷》(Shang Han Zhe Zhong, or The Synthesis of the Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases). Representative works: Shang Han Zhe Zhong. Biographical Introduction and Historical Accounts
Lin Lan, a Qing dynasty herbalist, remains poorly documented; little is known about his life in detail. Evidence from his book suggests he lived from the mid- to late 17th century.
Major Works and Academic Contributions
Shang Han Zhe Zhong (The Synthesis of the Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) monograph that synthesizes and annotates two foundational texts: Shang Han Lun (The Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases) and Jin Kui Yao Lue (The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber). Compiled by Lin Lan during the Qing dynasty, the work comprises 20 juan (volumes). It was completed in the 14th year of the Kangxi reign (1675 CE). Volume 1 contains the preface. Volumes 2–4 cover the Taiyang chapter. Volumes 5–6 cover the Yangming chapter. Volume 7 covers the Shaoyang chapter, overlapping and combined syndromes, cold-induced diseases in women, and the Taiyin chapter. Volume 8 covers the Shaoyin chapter. Volume 9 covers the Jueyin chapter. Volume 10 addresses recurrence due to overexertion after recovery, lily disease, fox bewitching syndrome, malaria, convulsions, and dampness diseases. Volume 11 discusses therapies involving sweating, vomiting, purgation, as well as water and fire. Volume 12 covers pulse diagnosis. Volumes 13–16 present categorized syndromes. Volumes 17–18 contain miscellaneous discussions. Volume 19 compiles prescriptions, and Volume 20 addresses tongue diagnosis and other diagnostic methods.
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- 1. Lin Lan: Biographical Introduction and Historical Accounts, Major Works and Academic Contributions
