Li Shizhen (1518-1593), a native of the Ming Dynasty, had the courtesy name Dongbi and was known as Li Dongbi at the time. The name was Binhu, and in his later years he was named Binhushan. He was a native of Qizhou, Hubei (now Qizhou Town, Qichun County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province), Han nationality. He was born in the 13th year of Zhengde, Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty (1518 AD), and died in the 2nd year of Wanli, Shenzong. Twelve years (AD 1593). Li Shizhen, a great medical scientist and pharmacologist in ancient China, inherited Taoist medicine in many aspects. He referred to more than 800 books on medicine and academic books in the past dynasties, combined with his own experience and investigation and research, and compiled it over a period of 27 years. The book "Compendium of Materia Medica" is a comprehensive masterpiece of ancient Chinese pharmacology. It is highly praised both at home and abroad. It has been translated or abridged in several languages, including "Binghu Pulseology".

Li Shizhen's Famous Quotes:

In a person's body, if the heart is moved by greed, fluid will be produced; if the heart is moved by sadness, tears will be produced; if the heart is moved by desire, sweat will be produced; if the heart is moved by desire, essence will be produced.

The essence of Ying Qi turns into essence and gathers at Mingmen.

The sea is the gathering of hundreds of rivers. The four directions of heaven and earth are connected by sea water, and the earth is within it. Its taste is salty, its color is black, and its water movement is correct.

There are six types of phlegm: dampness, heat, wind, cold, food, and qi. There are five types of drinking: branch, stay, fall, overflow, and hang. All are born from moisture.

Anger causes qi to be reversed, happiness causes qi to disperse, sadness causes qi to disappear, fear causes qi to lower, fright causes qi to become disordered, fatigue causes qi to deplete, thinking causes qi to stagnate, spirit causes qi to deflate, and cold causes qi to stagnate. receive.

The human body is not limited to the exterior and interior, and the Qi and blood are not limited to the actual situation.

Many diseases accumulate, they all originate from deficiency, and deficiency causes all kinds of diseases.

A prosperous valley leads to prosperity; a depleted valley leads to ruin. When the water disappears, the camp is scattered, when the grain disappears, the defense is destroyed, and the gods have no place to live. Therefore, blood must be nourished and health must be warm. When the blood is warm and the qi is gentle, the camp and defense can be carried out well, and there is always destiny.

Treat the root cause if it is slow, and treat the symptoms if it is urgent.

The body is like a boat against the current, and the heart is stronger than stone. I hope my father will fulfill my son's ambitions, and I will not be afraid of difficulties until death.

Irregular eating habits lead to murder.

Drink Mianqu wine in small amounts to harmonize the blood and promote qi, strengthen the spirit and ward off the cold, and eliminate the lingering excitement. Drinking too much will hurt the spirit and consume blood, damage the stomach and kill the essence, causing illness and irritation.

What you eat is the lifeblood of a person. Drinking less will harmonize Qi and promote blood circulation; drinking too much will damage the mind and consume blood.

Plenty of refreshing things will eventually lead to illness.

For all diseases, the root cause must be treated first, and then the symptoms.