Li Shizhen
Ben Cao Gang Mu, Volume V: Creeping Herbs, Water Herbs, Herbs Growing on Stones, Mosses, Cereals
Ben Cao Gang Mu, Volume V: Creeping Herbs, Water Herbs, Herbs Growing on Stones, Mosses, Cereals
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Volume V in the Ben cao gang mu series provides a complete translation of chapters on creeping herbs, water herbs, herbs growing on stones, mosses, and cereals. It is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners of Chinese medicine, revealing a two-millennia-long panorama of observations and applications of natural substances.
Format: Hardback
Length: 1000 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
The Ben Cao Gang Mu is a comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of medical and natural history written by Li Shizhen in the 16th century. It is considered the most important and comprehensive book in the history of Chinese medicine and is an invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners. This nine-volume series covers a vast range of observations, interpretations, manipulations, and practical applications of natural substances for human health over nearly two millennia.
Volume V in the series, which focuses on creeping herbs, water herbs, herbs growing on stones, mosses, and cereals, offers a complete translation of chapters 18 through 25.
The Ben Cao Gang Mu is a rich source of information on Chinese medicine, herbal remedies, and natural history. It provides detailed descriptions of plants, their properties, and their uses in medicine. The encyclopedia also includes illustrations, tables, and charts to help understand the information better.
The translation by Paul U. Unschuld, presented here with the original Chinese text, provides a rare window into viewing the people and culture of China's past. It allows readers to appreciate the depth of knowledge and expertise of the Chinese medical tradition and the contributions of Li Shizhen to the field.
Overall, the Ben Cao Gang Mu is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese medicine, herbalism, or natural history. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed information make it an essential tool for researchers and practitioners alike.
Weight: 1361g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520385054
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