Chinese Historical Story – Li Shizhen and Bencao Gangmu

Li Shizhen and Bencao Gangmu

Li Shizhen was a well-known medical specialist and pharmacologist.He spent 30 years on his book, titled Bencao Gangmu…

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Li Shizhen was a well-known medical specialist and pharmacologist.He spent 30 years on his book, titled Bencao Gangmu.It was the most scientific descri-ption of traditional Chinese medicine of its time, and is still used today. It has been translated into several major languages.