Contents of Volume: II, Issue: 1
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The twin palaces of China
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by Steve Clavey
The more one engages Chinese medicine, the more it reveals itself as a truly vast storehouse of treasures, each separate room an inexhaustible cornucopia of ways to improve the quality of living for oneself and others. -
Three formulas for cough
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by Dr. Jiang Tong
A comparison of the clinical usage of Jin Fei Cao San, Hua Gai San and Ding Chuan Tang in the treatment of cough, phlegm, and breathlessness. -
Severe throat infection in pregnancy
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by Steven Clavey
Description of case followed by diagnosis, discussion, herbal treatment, with an explanation of the herb selection, followed by a review of the results. -
Li Zhong Wan
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by Ma Shou-Chun
A brief overview of the displacement of Stomach fire (yi wei wei huo) and the use of Li Zhong Wan as an outstanding treatment for mouth ulcers. -
Two cases of paediatric nephrotic syndrome
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by Rona Wang
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a relatively common but serious disease in the pediatric department, generally affecting children between the ages of two and six. Treatment, a case history and a discussion of management are included. -
A theory on the Dao of diet
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by George Cooper
A healthy diet is both a product of domestic culture and tradition in the home and professional skillful means. Such a diet has two aspects: the balanced and the balancing diet, both of which are discussed. -
The Seven Relationships
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by Mark Wright
This is an extract from Mark Wright’s extensive work, An Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine: With Particular Reference to the Chinese Umbilliferae. See our review last issue -
An interview with Giovanni Maciocia
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by Ray Ford
Giovanni Maciocia, in January of 2003, agreed to be interviewed regarding his thoughts on different aspects of Chinese medicine in general, and acupuncture in particular. This article is an abstract of that interview. -
2000 years of medical exchange, Part 4
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by Gunter Neeb
Part 4 in this continuing series examines the Hui Tong school, homeopathy and naturopathy, cellular pathology and the reception of Chinese medicine in the West, amongst other topics. -
Old wive's tales, Part 3
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from the Editors
Part 3 in this series looks at more gentle home health care techniques for insomnia, vomiting and diarrhoea, and ear pain. Who knew cockroach abdomens were so useful? -
The Jade Dragon Song of 120 Points
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by Franz Zehentmayr
Franz Zehentmayr examines a 14th Century clinical guide for needles and moxa. This text is the first text to mention the word qixue (extraordinary point) in acumoxa history. The author uses Li Ding’s edition as the basis for his discussion. -
Dietietics author serves up a feast
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reviewed by Natalie Fleming
Joerg Kastner has written a clear and concise book covering all aspects of traditional Chinese dietary therapy, effortlessly bridging the divide between theory and practical application. -
A deeper analysis of the skin
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reviewed by Kylie Freemantle
Dermatology is such a commonly sought after area of treatment, yet it it also one of the more difficult to obtain comprehensive texts in English. This text is a big step up from those previously available. -
Where the evidence is lacking
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reviewed by Lisa McPherson
This text is aimed at healthcare professionals with patients taking natural supplements and herbs. It is also directed at the general public who wish to examine more closely the potential benefits and risks associated with complimentary medicine. -
Bā Duàn Jĭn, Part I
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by Xiaoyao Xingzhe
An exploration of the first four moves of the Daoist life-nourishing exercise sequence known as the Bā Duàn Jĭn - the Eight Sections of Brocade - so named due to their precious effect on health.
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