The following articles contain information about the Theory and Practice of Traditional Medicine.
The aim is to have unique Articles on various aspects of Traditional Medicine including:
- finding similar grounds between the different systems
- comparing the use of Medicines in different systems
- Treatment of specific conditions in the different systems
- reviews of Materia Medica and Formula
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Treatment of Failing Memory
Treatment of Failing Memory Introduction Memory is an important brain function and is a somewhat useful marker as to brain function and its deterioration in old age. Importantly, the herbs and formulas used in the treatment of Memory disorders may be applicable to other Brain disorders including Dementia and Alzheimer’s, as poor Memory is often…
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Humors in the Different Traditions
HUMORAL TREATMENT Humors in the Different Traditions It is worthwhile to investigate the similarities of the Humoral concept in the various systems. The Table below shows the Physiological and Pathological aspects of Phlegm, Bile and Air in TCM, Ayurveda and Western (Galenic) Traditions. The names given may not be 100% synonymous, but it serves to…
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Fighting Fire with Fire
Fighting Fire with Fire Fighting Fire with Fire By Adam Tate, 2013 The concept of Traditional Medicine generally relies on treating an imbalance with its opposite. So a condition with Heat or excess Bile would be treated with a cooling medicine to correct the imbalance. But what about the use of hot medicines to treat…
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Aconite | aconite herbal medicine | aconite research | aconite traditional medi | Aconitum | aconitum herbal medicine | aconitum napellus herbal medicine | aconitum napellus use | Articles on Materia Medica | medicinal use of aconite | Traditional Medicine Articles | use of aconite in herbal medicine | western use of aconite
The Experiments on Aconite by Storck
The Experiments on Aconite by Storck Aconitum napellusMateria Medica Botanica, Wellman, 1845 Introduction Monkshood, or Aconitum napellus is a western equivalent to the Aconitum Fu Zi, Wu Tao and Chuan Wu of TCM, all of these Aconite species being highly toxic with more-or-less similar effects. The Aconites have been essential medicines in TCM for increasing…
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AntiCancer Materia Medica
Anti-Cancer Materia Medica The following is a list of the primary Traditional Western Anti-Cancer Herbal Medicines. Some have been taken from Traditional texts, some from modern research and some from modern clinical use.Further research, verification and updated information can be found in the Individual Herb Monographs, and on PubMed. Agrimony The following is of Chinese…
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Articles on Formulas | Cough tea | Decoction for Asthma | Decoction for Cough | Herbal Medicine | Herbs for Cough | Herbs for the Lungs | Lung disease | Lung medicine | Pectoral Decoction | tea for the Lungs | Traditional Herbs for Lungs | Traditional Medicine | Traditional Medicine Articles
Pectoral Decoction Wonderful Lung Medicine
Pectoral DecoctionA Wonderful Lung Medicine Adam Tate, 2019 Pectoral, from the Latin Pectus, refers to the Chest. Thus, Pectoral Medicines are those attributed to the Chest, Lungs and Airways. The standard and most common Pectoral Medicine was the Pectoral Decoction. The Pectoral Decoction, of which there were many versions, was essentially dried fruit (Raisins, Figs,…
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12 FORMULAS FOR TRAUMA
12 Formulas for Trauma The Purpose of our ’12 Formulas’ Pages are to illustratevarious formulas used to treat a specific condition on one page. This can be useful to help Practitioners develop their own Formulas. Ancient Physicians noted that unresolved Trauma often comes back later in life. A damaged joint often becomes arthritic in later life…
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Articles on Commonalities between the Traditions | Medical History & General Articles | Traditional Medicine Articles
Chinese Medicine in European Texts
Chinese Medicine in European Texts It is interesting to note that quite advanced knowledge of Chinese Medicine theory, practice, Materia Medica and Formulas was taken to Europe, often having been written by missionaries or travelers who took detailed notes of various aspects of Chinese culture while stationed there. Below are 4 texts between 1682–1772 which…
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Animal medicine | Articles on Materia Medica | Glandular Extracts | Organotherapy | Traditional Medicine Articles
Organotherapy
Organotherapy Outlines of Organotherapy Chicken Gizzard skin, still widely used in TCM, it has also been traditionally used in the West. The following is extracted primarily from ‘Outlines of Organotherapy’, Henry R. Harrower, M.D., 1918.IntroductionOrganotherapy is the use of powders or extracts prepared from animal glands and organs. It was in vogue during the early…
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The whole Sum of the Regimen
The whole Sum of the Regimen “The whole Sum of the Regimen and Governing of Man’s Self” The following 8 rules to goven Health are a brief and concise list of suggestions for maintaining health from the Secrets of Alexis. These can be seen as an abbreviated version of the Regimen of Health, proposed by…
Medical History & General Articles
| Why Traditional Medicine is stronger than Modern Herbalism and Naturopathy Whereas Traditional cultures Worldwide continue to use Traditional Medicine, the West has embraced Naturopathy. Reading Old English Medical Books Some pointers on navigating Old English texts. Chinese Medicine in European Texts A number of articles on TCM were introduced into Europe from the ‘s, some giving great detail on Theory and Materia Medica. Introduction to the Shang Han Lun An overview of the formulas of one of the seminal texts of TCM. | Principle Herbals printed between 1470–1670 A summary of the Principle Herbals between 1470–1670, many of which are downloadable. Sheng Ai Hospital of TCM Have a look at the oldest continually running TCM Hospital in Yunnan province, China. |
Articles on Materia Medica
Articles on Commonalities between the Traditions
Ayurvedic Herbs in Unani Medicine
Chinese Medicines used in the West before TCM
Chinese Medicine in European Texts
115 Herbs Common to Western Traditional Medicine and TCM
A Western Astragalus, similar to Huang Qi of TCM
The Dialogue on Natural Heat
Articles on Formulas
| How to Modify a Traditional Formula Modifying Traditional formulas is often necessary for modern use. This article shows the ways to modify Traditional Formula. Primary Formulas of the Western Tradition A list of the primary formulas used in the Western Tradition. Introduction to the Shang Han Lun An overview of the formulas of one of the seminal texts of TCM. Benefits of Powdered Medicine A review of the benefits, preparation and use of Powdered Medicine. 14 Reasons for Compounding Medicines A brief list of 14 reasons on the benefits of Compounding Medicines from The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi | Individual Formulas Pectoral Decoction – A Wonderful Lung Medicine Zheng Tian Wan – A TCM Patent for Headache Tibetan Formula Families 12 Formulas –12 Formulas for Cough –12 Formulas for Diarrhea –12 Formulas for Eyesight –12 Formulas for Memory –12 Formulas for Trauma |
Articles on Humoral Medicine
Articles on Medical Theory
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