Yi Xu facts for kids

Yi Jia was a very important Chinese doctor who lived a long time ago, around the 2nd century BC. She is remembered as one of the most famous female doctors in all of Chinese history. She worked during the time of Emperor Wu of Han, a powerful ruler.

Who Was Yi Jia?

Yi Jia was a skilled physician, which is another word for a doctor. She lived in ancient China, a time when medical knowledge was growing. She is special because not many women were recognized as doctors in those days.

Her Time in History

Yi Jia lived in the 2nd century BC. This means she was active over 2,100 years ago! During her time, China was ruled by the Han dynasty. She worked when Emperor Wu of Han was in charge. He was a very famous emperor who ruled for many years and made China strong.

Other Famous Female Doctors

Yi Jia is part of a special group of four famous female doctors from Chinese history. The other three amazing women were:

• Zhang Xiaoniang from the Northern Song dynasty
• Gu Bao from the Jin dynasty
• Tan Yunxian from the Ming dynasty

These women showed great skill and dedication to helping people with their health.