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About Chinese Medicated Plasters (Gao)
Medicated plasters are pieces of fabric that contain a layer of medication covered by a layer of adhesive. They deliver medication through the skin to underlying tissues quickly and effectively. Some
Chinese Herbal Product Guide: Popular Products and their Uses
Use the chart below to assist you in picking the correct product for your condition. Remember there are countless formulas and these are only a few of the more popular and useful products. Check th
How to Treat the Common Cold with Traditional Chinese Medicine by Bill Schoenbart and Ellen Shefi
How to Treat the Common Cold with Traditional Chinese Medicine The common cold has many forms in traditional Chinese medicine. The most common forms fall under the categories of wind cold and wind
Methyl Salicylate Overdose/Poisoning
Methyl salicylate poisoning is unusual, and deaths from high levels of the chemical are rare. "Chronic use is more dangerous than one-time use," Edward Arsura, chairman of medicine at Richmond Univ
Part 1- Introduction and Categories of Herbal Medicines A Guide To Chinese Martial Arts Herbal Trauma Formulas
By David Bock C.Ac. Dipl.Ac. Dipl.CH. Editor's Note: In this series of articles the author discuses Chinese Herbal remedies useful for bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, bleeding and other tr
Part 2 Herbal Medicines Grouped By Type A Guide To Chinese Martial Arts Herbal Trauma Formulas
By David Bock C.Ac. Dipl.Ac. Dipl.CH. Editor's Note: Part 1 introduced the topic. Also discussed are the four categories of medicines: The Aromatics that quickly reduce pain but do not necessari
Stages of Injuries
Choosing the correct product to use depends upon the stage and type of injury: Stage 1 : For use as soon as possible after injury (within the first 24-36 hours). All these remedies reduce pain
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Coughs, Colds, Flu, and Allergies
by Bill Schoenbart and Ellen Shefi Traditional Chinese medicine uses herbs to treat the common cold, the flu, coughs, and allergies. Just as many Americans turn to over-the-counter medicati