Yi Xu (Chinese: 義姁, fl. 2nd-century BC), was a Chinese physician. She is known as one of the famous four female physicians in Chinese history, along with Zhang Xiaoniang of Northern Song dynasty, Gu Bao of the Jin dynasty and Tan Yunxian, who was active during the Ming dynasty. [1] She was active during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.

References

  1. ↑ Zheng Jin-Sheng. “Female Medical Workers in Ancient China.”
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