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By: Jason Blalack Ye Tian-Shi was one of the most influential doctors in Chinese medical history in developing clinical applications of the eight extraordinary channel herbal theory. Following is a translated excerpt that summarizes some of the core ideas that he used. Following this piece will be numerous case studies demonstrating these principles in action. Ye Tian-Shi’s Pattern Differentiation and Treatment of the Eight Extraordinary Channels Ye Tian-Shi used eight extraordinary channel theory in 165 recorded cases.

Understanding Ye Tian Shi’s Cases

Sunday, November 1st, 2009 with 0 comments
Tags:Qing Dynasty  Ye Tian-Shi

Charles Chace recently brought this following passage to my attention. We both found it interesting in helping to understand Ye Tian-Shi’s case studies and putting into context the shorthand style that his cases are presented in. It is an excerpt from Thinking with Cases — Specialist Knowledge and Chinese Cultural History(2007) by Charlotte Furth. A great read. “… the admirers of Ye Gui (1666-1745) saw to it that after his death some of this legendary doctor’s personal clinical…