This book, designed for lay persons & health practitioners, presents modern & historical use of Chinese Herbal Medicines (Patent Medicines in pill form) for a variety of medical conditions & disorders. These include common cold, coughs, asthma, sports injuries, burns, skin disorders, digestive problems, chronic urinary problems, menstrual disorders, menopause, fatigue, insomnia, agitation, nervousness, etc. Many of these Patent Medicines have been in continuous use for over 1,000 years. Today, they are widely available over ...
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This book, designed for lay persons & health practitioners, presents modern & historical use of Chinese Herbal Medicines (Patent Medicines in pill form) for a variety of medical conditions & disorders. These include common cold, coughs, asthma, sports injuries, burns, skin disorders, digestive problems, chronic urinary problems, menstrual disorders, menopause, fatigue, insomnia, agitation, nervousness, etc. Many of these Patent Medicines have been in continuous use for over 1,000 years. Today, they are widely available over-the-counter in grocery stores & herb stores in Chinatowns in the U. S.; they are popular because they are inexpensive & usually have no side effects. They are not meant to replace medical advice. This book is organized so that the reader can easily take it to the herb store or Chinese grocery store, point to the appropriate picture, & readily locate the appropriate Patent Medicine box. Sample pictures of the boxes are presented, including both the English side & the Chinese side of the box. Over 175 Patent Medicines are presented. The book presumes no previous knowledge of Chinese Medicine & is designed to acquaint the reader with general uses of the Chinese herbs in pill form. Includes a complete modern medical index.
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Good. "An Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicines" First page has address stamp. Two pages in the index have two lines of yellow highlighting (otherwise would be VG). Three pages have dog-eared corners. Page edges have a few light smudges. Otherwise pages are clean and binding is tight. Nice copy.
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Text. plates, ills. Rubbed. Cover corner creased. Good. 22x15cm, 372 pp. Full title reads: "Outline Guide to Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines in Pill Form, With Sample Pictures of the Boxes: An Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicines". Contents: Introduction to the Patient Medicines; The Patient Medicines: Treat Exogenous Conditions; Expel Summer Heat; Stop Cough, Eliminate Phlegm, Treat AsthmaTreat Muscular and Joint Pain due to Wind Dampness; Open Orifices; Treat trmors and Spasms due to Wind; Clear Heat; Warm the Interior; Relieve Food Stagnation; Drain Dampness by Promoting Urination; Regulate Qi; Regulate Blood; Tonics; Nourish Heart, Calm the Spirit; Bibliography; List of Some Stories in the U.S. where the Chinese Patient Medicines may be Punchased; Some Patient Medicines which may be Helpful when Travelling; Alphabetical Index of the Patient Medicines(Including Chinese and English Spellings); Index of Medical Terms and Disorders Treated with the Patient Medicines; Brief Definitions of some Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms.
