HAN DYNASTY

Major Events Select Below Astronomy Mathematics Medicine The Art of Paper Making     <--Click to Explore other Sciences Medicine During this period, many fine doctors appeared and the art of medicine advanced rapidly. The book Huangdi Neijing is China's earliest surviving account of medical science. It is one of the foundations of China's modern medical science. Famous books during this period include Yifang Jing from West Han, ShenNong Benzao Jing from East Han. Famous doctors include East Han's Zhang Zhongjing and Hua Tuo. Zhang Zhongjing's book, Shanghan Zabing Lun gave the foundation to Modern Chinese Medical Science. Zhang Zhongjing was called by the people as the "The Saint of Medicine" and Hua Tuo was called "The God of Medicine". The Art of Paper Making China is world's first country to make paper. Before West Han, there were two types of paper A paper with maps excavated from Gansu is world's first known paper. AD 105, Cai Lun improved the art of paper making. His paper, which was suitable for writing, was made from bark, cloth, fish net, etc.. This paper was later called "The Paper of Cai". The improvement in paper making made evolution in writing materials. This art slowly spread to many other countries.            Other Events: Select Below Astronomy Mathematics Medicine The Art of Paper Making Other Categories: Select Below Major Events Important People Culture