Li Shizhen
Chinese polymath and scientist (1517-1593) · Scientists · Died at 76
Li Shizhen, courtesy name Dongbi, was a Chinese acupuncturist, herbalist, naturalist, pharmacologist, physician, and writer of the Ming dynasty. He is the author of a 27-year work, the Compendium of Materia Medica. He developed several methods for classifying herb components and medications for treating diseases.
Li Shizhen is read about 133 times a day, in 26 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 12 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 114 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1517 to 1593 · aged 76
