Bian Que was one of the famous physicians in ancient China, and his contribution to medicine was praised as the founder of traditional medicine in China. Therefore, later generations respected him and regarded him as a medical sage.

Bian Que is the first medical scientist with a biography in the medical history of China. Sima Qian's Historical Records includes Biography of Bian Que. Because of his great contribution to TCM, he is called the founder of TCM.