Japanese Medical Book - Zentai Shinron
Japanese Medical Book - Zentai Shinron7/8/24Zentai Shinron is a Japanese medical text originally authored by Benjamin Hobson, a British physician and medical missionary, in 1857[3]. The title "Zentai Shinron" can be translated as "New Theory of the Whole Body" or "New Treatise on the Entire Body."This work was significant in introducing Western medical knowledge to Japan during the late Edo period. It provided comprehensive information on human anatomy and physiology, which was largely unknown in traditional Japanese medicine at the time[3].The text is typically divided into multiple volumes, as evidenced by references to different parts or volumes in the search results[4][5]. It appears to have been widely studied and referenced, with various editions and commentaries produced over time.The Zentai Shinron played a crucial role in the modernization of Japanese medicine, helping to bridge the gap between traditional Eastern medical practices and Western medical science. Its influence extended beyond Japan, as it was also studied in other East Asian countries interested in Western medical knowledge during the 19th century.Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by Gabrielle Ly
