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Compendium of Materia Medica: Volume Two Table of Contents

original: "Bencao Gangmu." This is the foundational medical encyclopedia of the Ming Dynasty, compiled by Li Shizhen. Volume Two generally covers the organizational principles and various lists of medicinal substances.

Jinling Edition by Hu Chenglong

Jinling is the historical name for the city of Nanjing. Hu Chenglong was the woodblock engraver and publisher who produced the first printed edition of this work in 1596. This "Jinling edition" is considered the most authoritative version of the text.

Volume Two Table of Contents

original: "Juan Er Mulu." This heading indicates that the following pages will provide a structured list of the contents and categories found within this specific volume of the encyclopedia.

Jinling: Hu Chenglong Volume Two Table of Contents The margin text acts as a navigation tab for the reader flipping through the bound volume, identifying the publisher and the specific section.