Dictionary of the Ben cao gang mu, Volume 2

Explore the rich heritage of Chinese medicine with the Dictionary of the Ben cao gang mu, Volume 2 by Hua Linfu. Published by the esteemed University of California Press in 2016, this hardback edition spans an impressive 466 pages. Compiled in the latter half of the sixteenth century under the guidance of the renowned physician Li Shizhen (1518-1593), this volume serves as the largest encyclopedia of natural history within the extensive tradition of Chinese materia medica. Drawing from a wealth of previously published works and contemporary knowledge, this dictionary is an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine. Delve into the intricate world of herbal remedies and historical medical practices with this essential reference guide.