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2025.05.30 14:47 GMT+8

Legendary Healers: Shennong, Bian Que, Hua Tuo, and Li Shizhen

Updated 2025.05.30 14:47 GMT+8
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Shennong is the emperor who tasted hundreds of herbs to discover nature's cures. /CGTN

Bian Que was said to read a person's pulse like a secret code. /CGTN

Hua Tuo is a master surgeon of ancient times, using herbal anesthesia and performing surgical feats that seem almost miraculous. /CGTN

Li Shizhen is a dedicated scholar who spent decades compiling the enormous herbal encyclopedia, "Ben Cao Gang Mu." /CGTN

Legends say that the history of Chinese medicine is written by its great healers — stories as captivating as any myth. Ever heard of Shennong, the emperor who tasted hundreds of herbs to discover nature's cures? Or Bian Que, who was said to read a person's pulse like a secret code?

Imagine Hua Tuo, a master surgeon of ancient times, using herbal anesthesia and performing surgical feats that seem almost miraculous, or Li Shizhen, a dedicated scholar who spent decades compiling the enormous herbal encyclopedia, "Ben Cao Gang Mu." Their tales are not mere textbook entries — they're vibrant narratives full of mystery, courage, and a relentless quest for healing.

These legendary figures aren’t distant myths; their stories echo the human spirit's determination to understand and heal the body naturally. Their adventures — from tasting unknown herbs to daring surgical procedures — remind us that medicine, at its heart, is a blend of art, science, and philosophy. Their legacy invites us to look beyond modern clinical treatments and rediscover the timeless wisdom that continues to inspire health and well-being.

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