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Zhang Xichun

1860 – 1933

First great synthesiser of Chinese and Western medicine; his case records still teach clinicians.

China·Traditional Chinese Medicine · Medicine

Cheng Dan'an

1899 – 1957

Rescued acupuncture from abolition and rebuilt it on anatomical terms with filiform needles.

China·Traditional Chinese Medicine

Keisetsu Otsuka

1900 – 1980

Revived Kampo in Japan and secured its place inside the national health insurance system.

Japan·Traditional Chinese Medicine · Medicine