Phytolaccae Radix

[Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies] The author of this book, Ge Hong (284–364), styled himself Zhichuan and adopted the pseudonym Baopuzi. He hailed from Jurong, Jiangsu Province. A theoretician of Daoism, physician, and alchemist during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Ge served in roles such as advisor and military staff officer. Ge was erudite and versatile, … Read more