Selected folk and secret prescriptions

Author: Zheng Qingliang
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This "Selected Folk and Secret Prescriptions" is a handwritten manuscript passed down through five generations of the author's family. It includes inherited secret and effective prescriptions, secret prescriptions contributed by experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, as well as practical folk and effective prescriptions collected from the public. These prescriptions and remedies have been proven effective through years of community use, with some showing special or significant effects. The medications used in the prescriptions in this book, apart from some traditional Chinese herbs, are mostly locally available, such as food, vegetables, waste materials, livestock, plants, and minerals. This reflects the principle of treating serious illnesses with minimal cost and even treating illnesses without spending any money. Therefore, it is suitable for the general public, especially in rural and remote areas, and can also serve as a reference for medical professionals.
To facilitate the identification of prescriptions for specific conditions, the book is organized by categories, with each category further listing various diseases. Some categories briefly introduce the causes and symptoms of the diseases. Finally, there are the various prescriptions and their usage for the main conditions, presented in a clear and easy-to-understand manner for practical application.
This book is a handwritten manuscript passed down through five generations of the author's family, including inherited secret and effective prescriptions, secret prescriptions contributed by experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, as well as practical folk and effective prescriptions collected from the public. These folk and secret prescriptions can treat various medical conditions, and most of them are locally available, making them particularly suitable for rural and remote areas with limited medical access. They can also serve as a reference for medical professionals.
Since the publication of this book, it has been extremely well-received by readers. To better meet the needs of the general public, the compilers have collected and supplemented a considerable amount of new materials, revising the original book. This is the newly revised edition of the book.