Yu Genchu: Differentiation of External Pathogenic Diseases Based on the Three Transformations

Yu Genchu: Differentiation of External Pathogenic Diseases Based on the Three Transformations

Abstract: Today, we will learn about the differentiation of external pathogenic diseases based on the “Three Transformations”. ​ Yu Genchu (1734–1799), originally named Zhaoyuan, was from Taoli in Shanyin, Zhejiang (now Shaoxing City). Coming from a family of physicians, Yu inherited medical knowledge early on, extensively reading medical texts from both ancient and modern times, … Read more

Yu Genchu: The Three Transformations in the Diagnosis of Exogenous Diseases

Yu Genchu: The Three Transformations in the Diagnosis of Exogenous Diseases

Yu Genchu (1734–1799), whose given name was Zhaoyuan, was from Taoli in Shanyin, Zhejiang (now Shaoxing City). Coming from a family of physicians, Yu inherited his family’s medical knowledge early on, extensively reading medical texts from both ancient and modern times, and drawing on the strengths of various schools of thought, particularly making significant contributions … Read more