Xin'an Medical Science

Shishan Medical Records was written by Wang Ji, an important forerunner of the Xin'an medicine school. Wang Ji (1463-1539), born in Qimen, practised medicine for tens of years and gained such a popularity for his excellent art of healing and medical virtues that a patient would become much better when he overheard Wang's voice. All the experience and findings of his medical career were transferred to his Shishan Medical Records, Collection of Materin Mdeion, Treatment of Smallpox, and other medical books, covering clinical therapy and theoretical studies. As important reference books for the medical people of later generations. His works have enriched the treasure-house of the traditional Chinese medicine.