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Collected Illustrations of the Three Talents
Section on Humanity

Collected Illustrations of the Three Talentsoriginal: "Sancai" (三才). In traditional Chinese cosmology, this refers to the three fundamental realms: Heaven, Earth, and Humanity.

The Human Body, Volume 6

Sequel compiled by Wang Siyi (style name Yunming) of Yunjian

Yunjian is an ancient name for the region around modern-day Songjiang, Shanghai. Wang Siyi was the son of Wang Qi, the primary author of this encyclopedia.


Illustration of Back-Erupting Carbunclesoriginal: "fabei chuang" (發背瘡). A serious, deep-seated skin infection or cluster of boils occurring on the back, often treated with great urgency in traditional medicine.	Illustration of Neck-Erupting Carbunclesoriginal: "fanao chuang" (發腦瘡). Specifically referring to abscesses at the base of the skull or the back of the neck.
Illustration of Sideburn Sores	Illustration of Beard Sores
Illustration of Purple Scabies	Illustration of Fire-Red Sores Likely referring to erysipelas, a bacterial skin infection characterized by bright red, inflamed patches.
Illustration of Red-Streak Sores Likely referring to lymphangitis, where red lines appear on the skin tracing the path of lymphatic vessels.	Illustration of "Fish-Spine" Sores
Illustration of Bone Necrosisoriginal: "ju" (疽). In Chinese medicine, "ju" refers to deep-seated, "cold" abscesses that affect the bones or deep tissues, as opposed to superficial "yang" sores.	Illustration of "Cold Numbness" Sores
Illustration of Blood-Type Ulcersoriginal: "xue gan" (血疳). "Gan" refers to chronic, wasting sores or mucosal ulcers; here specified as being related to the "Blood" system.	Illustration of Wind-Type Ulcersoriginal: "feng gan" (風疳). Ulcers attributed to "Wind" pathogens, often characterized by itching or rapid spreading.