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Acknowledgments .......................... xv
Introduction. ..... .................... . 1
How This Book Is Organized ....................... .3
How to Use This Book ........................... 4
Ten Rules for Good Health ........................ 4
Chapter One: Basics of Chinese Medicine .... 7
An Ancient Philosophy ........................... 7
Principles of Chinese Medicine ..................... 8
Diagnostic M ethods .............................. 15
Chapter Two: Herbs and Their Preparation ...18
Important Ingredients in Chinese Herbal Formulas ........ 19
Raw Herbal Formulas: Methods of Preparation ........... 25
Tonics:What They Are and How to Use Them .......... 28
Chapter Three: Illnesses and Their
Treatments ......................... 35
Acid Reflux (see also Indigestion) .................... 36
Acne ........................................ 38
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ......... 39
Addiction to Alcohol ............................. 51
Addiction to Drugs ...................... 54
Addiction to Nicotine ............................ 56
Aging--see Tonics (in chapter 2) ..................... 57
AIDS-see Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ....... 57
Alcoholism-see Addiction to Alcohol ................. 58
Allergies ...................................... 58
Alzheimer's Disease ............................. 60
Amenorrhea ................................... 61
Anemia ...................................... 63
Angina ................................... 65
Anorexia and Bulimia ............................ 67
Anxiety ...................................... 70
Appetite, Loss of ................................ 71
Arteriosclerosis ..... ............................ 73
Arthritis ...................................... 75
Asthma ....................................... 80
Athlete's Foot (see also Fungal Infections/Fungal Diseases;
Ringworm) ................................. 83
Back Pain ........................... ..... 85
Baldness ...................................... 88
Belching ................................. 91
Bell's Palsy (Facial Paralysis) ........................ 93
Bladder Cancer ................................ 95
Bladder Infection-see Cystitis ...................... 97
Blood Poisoning-see Septicemia .................... 97
Blood Pressure-see Hypertension ................... 97
Bloody Nose-see Nosebleed ....................... 97
Boils-see Carbuncles ............................ 97
Bones: Brittle, Broken, Fractured, and Cancer ............ 97
Botulism ..................................... 101
Breasts, Disorders of: Infections; Cysts; Abscesses; Cancers .... 103
Brittle Bones-see Bones: Brittle, Broken, Fractured, and
Cancer .................................... 107
Bronchitis ..................................... 107
Bruise ....................................... 110
Bulimia-see Anorexia and Bulimia ................... 111
Bunion--see Bursitis ......... ....... .......... 111
Burns ..................... 111
Bursitis ................... .................... 112
Cancer-see specific entries, e.g., Breasts, Disorders of; Liver,
Disorders of; etc. ................. .......... 113
Candidiasis (see also Leukorrhea; Trichomoniasis; Vaginal
Discharge) .................................. 113
Canker Sores-see Fever Blister; Herpes (Oral); Stomatitis;
Ulcer ..................................... 115
Carbuncles .................................... 115
Cataract ...................................... 116
Chest Pain-see Angina ........................... 117
Chicken Pox (see also Herpes [Zoster]) ................ 117
Cholera ......................... ...... 119
Cholesterol, High ............................... 120
Cirrhosis (see also Liver, Disorders of ................. 123
Colds and Flu .................................. 124
Cold Sores-see Fever Blister; Herpes (Oral); Stomatitis;
Ulcer ..................................... 127
Colitis ....................................... 128
Colon-Rectal Cancer ............................ 130
Conception-see Infertility ........................ 132
Concussion ............................... 133
Conjunctivitis ................................ 134
Constipation ............ 135
Cough ................................... 139
Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis) ................... 139
Cramps, Menstrual-see Dysmenorrhea ................ 139
Crohn's Disease ................................. 139
Cyst-see Breasts, Disorders of (Cysts); Ovarian Cyst ....... 141
Cystitis (Bladder Infection) .................. ...... 141
Dandruff ..................................... 144
Depression-see Anxiety; Stress .... .............. 145
Diabetes (see also Hypoglycemia; Pancreas, Disorders of) .... 145
Diaper Rash-see Rash ........................ 147
Diarrhea ...................................... 147
Digestive System, Disorders of .................... 150
Diuretics ..................................... 151
Dizziness .................................... . 152
Douche (see also Candidiasis; Leukorrhea; Trichomoniasis;
Vaginal Discharge) ............................ 152
Drug Addiction-see Addiction to Drugs ............... 153
Duodenal Ulcer-see Ulcer ....................... 153
Dysentery ..................................... 153
Dysmenorrhea ................................. 154
Ear, Disorders of Ache; Infection; Tumors (see also
Ottiis Media) ..... .. ................... 157
Eczema--see Rash ....................... 158
Edema ...................... ................ 158
Ejaculation, Disorders of .. ....................... 159
Encephalitis-see Meningitis ...................... 161
Endom etriosis .................................. 161
Enema ....................................... 163
Epilepsy (see also Seizure) .......................... 164
Erection (Penile), Disorders of ....................... 166
Eye, Disorders of-see Cataract; Conjunctivitis; Glaucoma ... 169
Fatigue-see Tonics (in chapter 2) .................... 169
Fever ............................. .... 169
Fever Blister (see also Stomatitis; Herpes [Oral]; Ulcer) ..... 171
Fibroid Tumor .............................. 171
Flatulence ..................................... 173
Flu-see Colds and Flu ........................... 174
Food Poisoning (see also Diarrhea; Nausea) ............ 174
Fractures-see Bones ............................. 176
Fungal Infections/Fungal Diseases (see also specific complaint,
e.g.,Athlete's Foot;Jock Itch; Ringworm) ............ 177
Furuncles-see Carbuncles ......................... 178
Gallbladder, Disorders of: Stones, Infection,
Inflammation, Tumor ............ .... 178
Gallstones-see Gallbladder, Disorders of ............... 182
Gastric Ulcer- see Ulcer .......................... 182
Gastritis................... ...... ... .... ... ... 182
Geriatric Medicine-see Tonics (in chapter 2) ............ 183
Gingivitis ..................................... 183
Glaucom a ..................................... 185
Goiter ................................. ..... 186
Gout- see Arthritis .......................... 189
Graves' Disease-see Goiter ........................ 189
Hangover-see specific complaint, e.g., Headache;
Nausea; etc. ............... ..............189
Hardening of the Arteries-see Arteriosclerosis .......... 189
Hay Fever-see Allergies ............... ..... 189
Headache (see also Migraine) ....................... 190
Heart Attack-see Myocardial Infarction ............. 192
Heartburn-see Acid Reflux; Indigestion ........... 192
Heatstroke-see Sunstroke ............ .......... . 192
Hemorrhoids ................................. 192
Hepatitis: A, B, C (see also Liver, Disorders of) .........194
Hernia ..................................... . 198
Herpes: Genital, Oral, Zoster ............ 200
Hiatal Hernia-see Hernia ....................... 203
High Blood Pressure-see Hypertension ... ....... 203
Hoarseness, Loss of Voice (see also Laryngitis) ........... 203
Hookworm-see Larva Migrans ...... .......... 204
Hot Flashes-see Menopause ....................... 204
Hyperacidity-see Acid Reflux .................... 205
Hypertension .................................. 205
Hyperthyroidism-see Goiter ................ ... 208
Hypoglycemia (see also Diabetes; Pancreas, Disorders of) .... 209
Impotence-see Erection (Penile), Disorders of........... 210
Incontinence, Fecal and Urinary ................... 210
Indigestion (see also Acid Reflux) ................... 212
Infection ..................................... 213
Infertility ..................................... 215
Inflammation ................... ........... 219
Inflammatory Bowel Disease-see Colitis; Crohn's Disease;
Intestine, Disorders of; Ulcer ..................... 220
Influenza-see Colds and Flu ....................... 220
Insect Bites .................................... 220
Insomnia ..................................... 221
Intestine, Disorders of ................... ......... 222
Iron-Deficiency Anemia-see Anemia ................ . 227
Irritable Bladder-see Cystitis; Incontinence; Prostate,
Disorders of; Urinary Tract Infection ............... 227
Irritable Bowel Syndrome-see Constipation; Diarrhea;
Flatulence; Intestine, Disorders of .................. 227
Itching (see also specific complaint, e.g., Athlete's Foot;
Jock Itch; Rash; etc.) ........................ 228
Jaundice (see also Cirrhosis; Gallbladder, Disorders of;
Hepatitis; Liver, Disorders of) ..................... 231
Jock Itch (see also Fungal Infections/Fungal Diseases;
Ringworm) ................................. 232
Juvenile Arthritis-see Arthritis ...................... 234
Keratosis Pilaris-see Rash ......................... 234
Kidney, Disorders of: Impaired Blood Supply; Autoimmune
Deficiency Disorders;Tumors; Stones; Infection; Cysts;
Kidney Failure ............................... 234
Labyrinthitis-see Ear, Disorders of ................... 237
Laceration .................................... 237
Lactose Intolerance-see Flatulence; Indigestion .......... 238
Larva Migrans (see also Intestine, Disorders of; Ringworm) . 238
Laryngitis (see also Sore Throat) ..................... 240
Laxatives-see Constipation ........................ 241
Leukemia ................................... 241
Leukorrhea (see also Candidiasis;Trichomoniasis;Vaginal
Discharge)......................... 244
Liver, Disorders of: Abscess, Infection, Inflammation, Hepatitis,
Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders, Tumors, Failure, Fluke . . . 246
Lung, Disorders of-see Asthma; Bronchitis; Pleurisy;
Pneumonia;Tuberculosis ................... 249
Lymph Nodes, Enlarged ..................... 249
Malaria............................ 251
Measles ...................................... 253
Memory Loss .................. ............... 255
Meningitis .................................... 256
Menopause ............................. 258
Menorrhagia (see also Vaginal Bleeding) ............... 261
Menstruation, Disorders of, Painful-see Amenorrhea;
Dysmenorrhea; Menorrhagia ............... ...... 263
Middle Ear Infection-see Ear, Disorders of; Otitis Media . . . 263
Migraine-see Headache; Pain ...................... 263
Miscarriage .................................... 264
Morning Sickness (see also Nausea; Pregnancy) ........... 267
Mosquito Bites-see Insect Bites; Malaria ............... 268
Motion Sickness (see also Headache; Nausea; Stomachache) . 268
Mumps ............. .. ..................... 269
Myocardial Infarction ............................. 271
Nasal Congestion (see also Allergies; Colds and Flu; Sinusitis) . 273
Nasal Obstruction-see Nasal Congestion .............. 275
Nausea (see also Morning Sickness; Motion Sickness) ...... 276
Nicotine Addiction-see Addiction to Nicotine .......... 277
Nosebleed .................................... 278
Obesity ...................................... 279
Osteoarthritis-see Arthritis ........................ 282
Otitis Media (see also Ear, Disorders of) ................ 282
Ovarian Cyst .................................. 284
Overweight-see Obesity . . ....... ........... 286
Pain .................................... 286
Pancreas, Disorders of: Infection, Tumor (see also Diabetes;
Hypoglycemia) .............. ...... .......... 287
Paralysis .................... ........... ... . 29,0
Parkinson's Disease ......... ................... 292
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ......... .......... 294
Peptic Ulcer-see Ulcer ........................... 296
Pernicious Anemia-see Anemia ..................... 296
Pertussis ..................................... 296
Pharyngitis-see Sore Throat ....................... 298
Pink Eye-see Conjunctivitis ....................... 298
Pinworms-see Roundworms ...................... 298
Pleurisy................ .......... . 298
PMS-see Premenstrual Syndrome ................... 299
Pneumonia .................................... 299
Poisoning ..................................... 301
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac-see Rash ......... 301
Postnatal Care ........... ...............301
Pregnancy (see also Morning Sickness) ................. 303
Premature Ejaculation-see Ejaculation, Disorders of ....... 305
Premenstrual Syndrome ........................... 305
Prostate, Disorders of: Cancer, Enlarged Prostate, Prostatitis . . . 306
Psoriasis ...................................... 310
Pyelonephritis (see also Kidney, Disorders of ........ 312
Quinsy-see Tonsillitis ............................ 313
Rash (see also Fever; Itching; or specific complaint, e.g.,
Athlete's Foot; Psoriasis; etc.) ..................... 313
Rectum, Disorders of: Bleeding, Prolapse (see also Intestine,
Disorders of; Colon-Rectal Cancer) ............... 316
Red Eye-see Conjunctivitis ....................... 319
Respiratory Tract Infection-see Bronchitis; Laryngitis;
Pneumonia; Sinusitis; Tonsillitis ................... 319
Rheumatism-see Arthritis ......................... 320
Rheumatoid Arthritis-see Arthritis .................. 320
Rhinitis-see Allergies; Nasal Congestion ............... 320
Ringing in the Ears-see Tinnitus .................... 320
Ringworm (see also Athlete's Foot; Fungal Infections/Fungal
Diseases;Jock Itch) ............................ 320
Roundworms (see also Intestine, Disorders of;
Larva M igrans) ............................ . 321
Rubella--see Measles ............................ 322
Scarlet Fever ............................ 322
Seizure (see also Epilepsy) .......................... 324
Septicemia .... ..................... . 326
Shingles-see Herpes Zoster ........................ 327
Sickle-Cell Anemia ............................. 328
Sinusitis ..... ........................ 329
Sore Throat (see also Laryngitis;Tonsillitis) .............. 331
Sprain ....................................... 333
Stomatitis (see also Fever Blister; Herpes [Oral]; Ulcer) ..... 334
Strep Throat-see Sore Throat ...................... 335
Stress ...................................... . 336
Stroke ..... .................................. 339
Sunburn ...................................... 342
Sunstroke ..................................... 343
Tendonitis .................................... 344
Thrush-see Candidiasis ........................ 345
Thyroid, Disorders of-see Goiter .................. 345
Tinnitus (see also Ear, Disorders of Otitis Media) ......... 346
Tonsillitis ..................................... 347
Tooth Abscess .................................. 348
Trichinosis--see Roundworms . ................. 349
Trichomoniasis (see also Candidiasis; Leukorrhea; Vaginal
Discharge) .................................. 349
Tuberculosis ................................... 351
Ulcer ......... . . ..... ................ ... 353
Urethritis ............... .............. 356
Urinary Tract Infection ..... .................. 356
Urination, Excessive or Frequent ..................... 358
Urine Retention ................................ 360
Uterus, Disorders of: Infection, Inflammation, Tumors,
Prolapsed, Cancer (see also Endometriosis; Fibroid Tumors) 361
Vagina, Disorders of-see entry for specific condition, e.g.,
Candidiasis; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Trichomoniasis;
Vaginal Itching; etc. ........................... 367
Vaginal Bleeding (see also Menorrhagia) ............... 367
Vaginal Discharge (see also specific causes, e.g., Candidiasis;
Leukorrhea; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Trichomoniasis) 369
Vaginal orVulval Itching ........................... 370
Vaginitis-see Candidiasis; Leukorrhea; Trichomoniasis;Vaginal
Discharge .................................. 372
Varicose Veins ................................ 372
Vertigo ....................................... 373
Vomiting ..................................... 374
Whooping Cough-see Pertussis ..................... 374
Resources and Indexes .......................375
Sources for Herbal and Patent Formulas ...... . . ... 376
Reference Books ............................ 378
Glossary of Chinese Medical Terms ............... .379
Cross-Reference Table of Herbs by Chinese, Latin,
and English Names .............................. 382
Indexes ..............................396
General Index (Including Medical Terms, Disorders, and
Symptoms) ............................ 396
Alphabetical Index of Raw Herb Formulas (in Chinese) . 406
Alphabetical Index of Raw Herb Formulas (in English) . . 408
Alphabetical Index of Patent Formulas (in Chinese) .... 410
Alphabetical Index of Patent Formulas (in English) ..... 414