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By Imperial Order: Complete Library of the Four Treasuries Siku Quanshu: The massive 18th-century collection of Chinese knowledge commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor.
Compendium of Materia Medica: Illustrations
Compendium of Materia Medica: Illustrations, Final Volume, Part One Bencao Gangmu: Compiled by Li Shizhen, this is considered the most comprehensive and influential work in the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Written by Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty
Li Shizhen (1518–1593) spent 27 years compiling this work, which contains information on over 1,800 medicines and 1,100 illustrations.
Wood Section, Part Two Mubu: This section of the text classifies woody plants, further subdividing them by growth habit and medicinal properties.
Category of Arborescent Trees Qiaomu: A botanical classification referring to tall, lofty trees with a single, well-defined main trunk, such as pines or cedars.
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Wood Section, Part Three
Category of Shrubs Guanmu: Woody plants that are relatively short and usually have multiple stems branching from the base rather than a single trunk.
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Wood Section, Part Four
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