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Chinese Herbal Heritage

A five-part series on the history and culture of Chinese herbal medicine — from the Shennong legend to a Nobel Prize — with a safety note in every part. History and culture only, not advice on using herbs.

  1. Shennong: The Legend Behind Chinese Herbal Medicine(Coming soon · 2027-03-04)
  2. Li Shizhen and the Compendium of Materia Medica(Coming soon · 2027-03-11)
  3. Tu Youyou and Artemisinin: How an Ancient Text Led to a Nobel Prize(Coming soon · 2027-03-18)
  4. Chinese Herbal Products: What to Know About Safety(Coming soon · 2027-03-25)
  5. Ginger, Goji and Jujube: Herbs in Chinese Kitchens(Coming soon · 2027-04-01)