256-Year Old Man Finally Dies

Today we are going to be covering the well-known story of Li Ching-Yuen, a man who was reported to have lived to 256 years. We cover other examples of Extreme Longevity and ponder upon the methods in which they achieved this great age. There are countless legends and myths speaking of humans reaching much longer life spans than we do now in the modern-day, so why has this been forgotten, or was it purposefully suppressed?

Li Ching-Yuen, also known as Li Ching-Yun, was a Chinese herbalist, martial artist, and tactical advisor who claimed to have lived for 256 years. His exact birth date is uncertain, with some sources suggesting he was born in 1677, while others claim 1736.

Li spent much of his life gathering herbs in the mountains and was known for his extensive knowledge of medicinal plants. He reportedly lived on a diet of herbs and rice wine, attributing his longevity to a peaceful mind and inward calm. Throughout his life, he was said to have married 24 times and had over 180 descendants.

In addition to his herbalist work, Li served as a tactical and topography advisor in the army of General Yue Zhongqi and later taught martial arts. He was known for his remarkable physical appearance, described as having good eyesight, a brisk stride, long fingernails, and a ruddy complexion.

Li Ching-Yuen's longevity claims have been met with skepticism by gerontologists, who consider them to be a myth. Nevertheless, his story continues to captivate people around the world.

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