Cai Y M, Li Y
Henam Academy of TCM, Zhengzhu 450004.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi. 1999 Oct;29(4):223-6.
The features and causes of flourishing of Song civilization were dealt with from the viewpoints of style of learning, art and literature etc., were explored based on contemporaneous political and economical factors. The achievements in the study and systematization are explained through the collection, collation, and research on TCM books. The relationship between the highly cultural prosperity and systematization of Song TCM books is also analyzed on the characteristics of Song civilization. Based on these backgrounds, the features of systemtization of Song TCM books and its influence on the development of medicine in the Song dynasty are also discussed.