Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c6.s2.t4.21

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*Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library* is the most important collection of the large medical and pharmaceutical books during the Tang Dynasty. Compiled by Wang Tao (670-755 CE or 690-756 CE) during the 11ᵗʰ year of Tianbao period (752 CE), the book treasures a large collection of knowledge on ancient medical science and Buddhism of India, an embodiment of great influence of Indian medicine on China before the Tang Dynasty.