The Study On Daoshu

Daoshu is an important book of Taoist works on regimen compiled by Zeng Zao. Since our predecessors haven't made any thorough study on this book, this paper tries to make a relatively systematic and detailed study on the life of the author, the time of the book formation and the background, the origins of different versions, the sources of materials, the layout of book compilation and the accomplishments on regimen. This paper is of practical significance and academic values on the current studies on the Taoist philosophy, history and medication.