证类本草

📅 宋👤 Tang Shenwei (唐慎微)

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Original (Classical Chinese)

证类本草·序

Pinyin

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English Translation

The Classic Classified Materia Medica: Preface. This preface introduces a foundational Chinese herbal text that systematically categorizes medicinal substances. It emphasizes the importance of empirical knowledge and proper classification in traditional Chinese medicine.

📝 Commentary

The preface highlights the need for accurate drug classification to ensure safe and effective clinical use. It reflects the evolution of Chinese materia medica from simple records to comprehensive, evidence-based compendia.