Li Shizhen

Chinese physician, botanist, and pharmacist

Li Shizhen was a Chinese physician, botanist, and pharmacist who lived during the Ming dynasty. He is best known for his book 'Ben Cao Gang Mu', which is considered one of the most important works on Chinese medicine and botany. Li's book contains descriptions of over 1,000 plant species and their medicinal properties. He is also known for his contributions to the field of pharmacology and his work on the medicinal p...