Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, also known as the Divine Farmer's Materia Medica, is an ancient Chinese medical text attributed to Shen Nong, a legendary herbalist. Written around 200 CE, it is one of the earliest comprehensive guides on herbal medicine, detailing various plants, minerals, and their uses to treat illnesses. The text emphasizes the properties, classifications, and proper application of medicinal substances, forming a foundation for traditional Chinese medicine. It reflects early efforts to understand healing through natural resources and remains a historically significant work in herbal medicine.