Li Shizhen (Li Shizhen), courtesy name Dongbi, was born in 1518 in Wuxiaoba, Qizhou, Hubei Province. Li Shizhen came from a family of physicians with three generations of medical practice. His grandfather was a doctor, and his father, Li Yanwen (also known as Li Yuechi), was a well-known local physician who served as a “Taiyi … Read more
“The ancient sages possessed the wisdom to discern the nature and flavor of all things, thus they could identify the appropriate treatments for the ailments of the people.” —— Compendium of Materia Medica There is knowledge to be found in every aspect of life; even a simple cold has its complexities. Distinguishing whether it is … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Zhao Zhongzhen: 200 Lectures on the Health Wisdom of the Compendium of Materia Medica Now available on Himalaya For more interesting content, click Read the original text to listen Grasping the Essentials Hello friends! I am Zhao Zhongzhen. When reading a book, it is essential to analyze … Read more
2015 Xiling Spring Auction The Compendium of Materia Medica (Zuben) Compiled by Li Shizhen (明) Published in the 18th year of the Wanli era (1590) by Hu Chenglong in Jinling 21 volumes, cotton paper Collection seal: Yurun Tang Library Seal (red) Half frame: 19.3×14.3cm, open size: 26.1×16.3cm Summary: This is the first printed edition of … Read more
The Compendium of Materia Medica has been published for centuries, and its academic value continues to shine brightly, becoming a shared scientific treasure for people around the world. Li Shizhen was born in Qichun, Hubei. Both his grandfather and father were physicians. He abandoned Confucianism to pursue medicine and worked in the Imperial Medical Institute, … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) was named by Li Shizhen, borrowing the title from Zhu Xi’s Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government (Tongjian Gangmu). He began compiling it in the 31st year of the Jiajing era (1552) and completed it after three revisions in the 6th year of the … Read more
Sharing the Compendium of Materia Medica by the Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen Li Shizhen (1518—1593), styled Dongbi, later self-styled as Binhushanren, was from Waxiaba (now known as Boshi Street) in Qizhou Town, Qichun County, Hubei Province. He was a renowned medical scientist of the Ming Dynasty. Later, he served as the chief physician at … Read more
Introduction: It is rumored that singer Chen Kun once rolled Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bing Pian (Borneol), and Xi Xin (Asarum) in paper, ignited it, and used the smoke to cure Huang Xiaoming’s migraine. The method of nasal medication has existed since ancient times, known for its rapid effects, convenience, ease of learning, and safety. … Read more
Issue 19—The Historical Transmission of Materia Medica Literature (Part 3) (with audio) In the previous two issues of Exploring Traditional Culture, we delved into the historical transmission of materia medica literature before the Tang Dynasty and during the Song, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties. Click the links below to revisit ☟ Exploring Traditional Culture | Issue … Read more
On the afternoon of May 13, the fourth lecture in the series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the journal “Chinese Medicine Culture” was successfully held in Room 206 of the Standardized Building at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The theme of the lecture was “‘Bencao Gangmu’ and Japan – A Look at Japanese Materia … Read more