The Herbalist's Manual
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The Herbalist's Manual is a Hong Kong television series released overseas in May 2005 and broadcast on TVB
Jade
channel in November 2005.
The series focuses on the greatest physician and pharmacologist in Chinese history, Li Shizhen
and his herbalist manual, Bencao Gangmu.
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
Jade
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
channel in November 2005.
The series focuses on the greatest physician and pharmacologist in Chinese history, Li Shizhen
Li Shizhen
Li Shizhen , courtesy name Dongbi , was one of the greatest Chinese herbologists and acupuncturists in Chinese history. His major contribution to medicine was his 27-year work, which is found in his epic book the Bencao Gangmu...
and his herbalist manual, Bencao Gangmu.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Man Lung is a Hong Kong actor for TVB. He is married to TVB Actress Kenix Kwok. He started off his career with a singing contest which he won and subsequently, signed a contract with TVB.-TV series:-Films:... |
Lee See-Jan Li Shizhen Li Shizhen , courtesy name Dongbi , was one of the greatest Chinese herbologists and acupuncturists in Chinese history. His major contribution to medicine was his 27-year work, which is found in his epic book the Bencao Gangmu... 李時珍 |
Herb Doctor Ng Mo-Yung's husband. |
| Michelle Ye Michelle Ye Michelle Ye Xuan is a Hong Kong actress. In 1999, she won the Miss Chinese International competition. Ye then signed a contract with TVB from 1999-2005. After she left TVB, She signed with Rich & Famous Talent Management Group Limited to pursue a movie career.Ye is fluent in Cantonese, English,... |
Dong Ching 冬青 |
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| Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering... |
Pong Hin 龐憲 |
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| Selena Li Selena Li Selena Li Sze-wan is an actress and former Miss Hong Kong 2003 contestant. That year, as a contestant from Toronto, Selena was the winner of Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic. Prior to entering the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Selena was attending the University of Toronto studying for a Bachelor of... |
Ng Mo-Yung 吳慕榕 |
Lee See-Jan's wife. |
| Wilson Tsui (艾威) | Lee Gwoh-Jan 李果珍 |
Lee See-Jan's brother. |
| Law Koon Lan (羅冠蘭) | Cheung Kiu 張嬌 |
Lee See-Jan and Lee Gwoh-Jan's mother. |
| Chun Wong (秦煌) | Ging Wong 荊王 |
Ng Mo-Yung's uncle. |
| Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) | Yim Sung 嚴嵩 |
Yim Sai-Fan's father. |
| Li Ka Sing (李家聲) | Yim Sai-Fan 嚴世藩 |
Yim Sung's son. |
| Felix Lok (駱應鈞) | Pong Bak-Chuen 龐百川 |
Pong Hin's father. |
| Power Chan Power Chan Power Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:... |
Dai Wong-Chi 大王子 |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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November 28 - December 2, 2005 | 1 — 5 | |
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December 5 - December 9, 2005 | 6 — 10 | |
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December 12 - December 16, 2005 | 11 — 15 | |
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December 19 - December 23, 2005 | 16 — 20 | |
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December 26 - December 30, 2005 | 21 — 25 | |
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External links
- TVB.com Herbalist's Manual - Official Website