Ancient Chinese (oct 1, 1700 BC – oct 1, 220)
Description:
- Carefully monitored the pulse to determine the condition of the body- Recorded a pharmacopoeia (an official drug directory) of medications based mainly on the use of herbs
- Religious prohibitions against dissection resulted in inadequate knowledge of body structure
- Began the search for medical reasons for illness
- Average life span: 20 to 30 years
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Date:
oct 1, 1700 BC
oct 1, 220
~ 1922 years