Publications
A selected list of published works from the Lou Shaokun Jingfang Series (娄绍昆经方系列丛书), available in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, and English editions. The works are arranged to reflect a progressive learning structure, from introductory and narrative-based materials to applied case studies and classical textual research on the Shanghan Lun.
The Jingfang Case Studies and Medical Treatises of Dr. Lou Shaokun
This English-language volume presents selected clinical case studies and medical writings by Dr. Lou Shaokun. The book documents abdominal diagnosis as part of the clinical reasoning and treatment process and has been introduced to Western readers interested in classical formula medicine. It is used as a supplementary reference by students and practitioners studying Jingfang-based approaches.
Zhongyi Rensheng
A Life Devoted to Chinese Medicine
First published in 2012, this foundational work documents Dr. Lou Shaokun’s lifelong clinical and scholarly engagement with Jingfang medicine. The book has been published in multiple editions in both simplified and traditional Chinese. An English-language edition is currently in preparation.
Lou Shaokun Jingfang Case Records & Medical Notes
These volumes present clinical case records drawn from long-term practice, demonstrating how classical formulas are applied and evaluated over the course of treatment. They serve as a key bridge between narrative-based works and more advanced theoretical study within the Jingfang tradition.
One Formula, One Needle: Understanding the Shanghan Lun
Building upon long-term clinical practice, this work explores the integrated use of classical herbal formulas and acupuncture in the study of the Shanghan Lun. It provides a systematic approach to understanding formula-based diagnosis and treatment, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning and practical application grounded in sustained clinical observation.
Lou Shaokun’s Commentary on the Kangzhiben Shanghan Lun
This scholarly commentary offers a systematic study of the Shanghan Lun based on the Kangzhiben edition, integrating close textual analysis with clinical interpretation. The work has attracted wide attention within the classical-formula community and has contributed to renewed academic discussion and clinical study of the Shanghan Lun.