Renowned physician Li Shizhen's prescription for anti-aging

Author: Wang Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The book is divided into two chapters. The first chapter provides an overview, offering a concise introduction to Li Shizhen and his Compendium of Materia Medica, and delves into Li Shizhen's academic thoughts on anti-aging capabilities. The second chapter focuses on Li Shizhen's anti-aging prescriptions, which are categorized into five aspects: aging due to insufficient qi and blood, aging caused by imbalance of yin and yang, aging resulting from weak spleen and stomach, aging due to poor nourishment of the heart and lungs, and aging caused by deficiency of the liver and kidneys, totaling 285 prescriptions. These prescriptions cover 211 aging-related diseases. The publication of this book aims to uncover the rich essence of anti-aging knowledge in Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica, bringing to light the anti-aging prescriptions that have been preserved for centuries. It provides middle-aged and elderly individuals with more scientific, simpler, and more effective anti-aging and longevity remedies, benefiting those seeking health and longevity. At the same time, it broadens the for in-depth research in the field of anti-aging in China and even worldwide, making its practical significance substantial.