Inspired by ancient Herbal formulas, Seishu Hanaoka spent seven years developing his General anesthetic.
On the morning of October 13, 1804, the time came to put his Invention to the test.
Hanaoka\'s vision to integrate traditional Chinese medicine and modern western surgery - seemingly opposite styles - was one of the keys to his success.
He was walking a tightrope: not far enough and the patient would wake up in the middle of the operation; too far and the patient would be injured or dead.
Inspired by ancient Herbal formulas, Seishu Hanaoka spent seven years developing his General anesthetic