Prehistoric Medicine: myths and legends God of Chinese Medicine-Shennong ( Divine farmer)-神农氏(炎帝Yan 有腰意要 Emperor) o lived some 5,000 years ago considered to be the father of chinese agriculture o he is said to have tested hundreds of herbs to find their medical value 宜和 种爬像Prehistoric Medicine: myths and legends God of Chinese Medicine-Shennong (Divine Farmer) - 神农氏（炎帝Yan Emperor）  lived some 5,000 years ago, considered to be the father of Chinese agriculture,  He is said to have tested hundreds of herbs to find their medical value