The Story of Famous Physicians: The Origin of the Compendium of Materia Medica (Part Two)
The Story of Famous Physicians The medicinal substances recorded in the medical book “Bencao” (本草) were originally passed down from Shennong, totaling only three hundred sixty-five types. During the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing added three hundred sixty-five more, bringing the total to seven hundred thirty types. In the Tang Dynasty, Su Gong added one hundred … Read more