Compendium of Medicinal Substances, Volume 33

Step into the vibrant world of Ming Dynasty medicine, where a simple slice of watermelon can be a cure or a curse depending on the wind. Li Shizhen’s Compendium of Materia Medica, Volume 33 reveals the secret lives of melons, grapes, and the sacred lotus, teaching us that true health lies in understanding the 'inherent nature' of everything we consume.