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The
Editor's Corner -- September 1, 2002 |
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A warm welcome
to each of our past, and new subscribers!
In recognition
of the recent introduction of the Native American herbal formulas of
Lakota Herbs to our array of traditional healing products at www.aworldofgoodhealth.com
, we are pleased to bring you this month's article, 'Traditional Native
American Medicine'.
The writing provides
a brief, but informative overview of this all too often overlooked healing
practice, one that shares much common ground with both TCM & Ayurvedic
methods, and which therefore, should present our readers with a direction
of interest.
If you're a new
subscriber, you may have missed previous, equally interesting, and informative
editions of The TCM Journal. As such, we have assembled an archives
area to allow review of past issues and articles, which is located here.
Check below for
the usual links to TCM related news articles that we have assembled
for your perusal, and don't forget to check on the right to see if your
name is mentioned as this month's lucky winner of a $50 shopping certificate!
Explore the Journal,
and discover what the ancient practice of TCM can do for you. As always,
we openly invite your feedback and special requests, and look forward
to developing the journal to meet your requirements.
Your needs continue
to be our sole inspiration.
Sincerely,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Traditional
Native American Medicine |
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Staff Writers |
Native American medicine
is a term that refers to the historical collection of information, and
treatment modalities of many different North American tribes, over thousands
of years.
Much about the practices
of these various peoples have been passed down through strictly oral
traditions, a factor that makes documentation of it's origin, and initial
use a relative mystery. What is known to date is that much of their
existing medicinal knowledge was in use when the Europeans first visited
this land more than 500 years ago. Some estimates suggest the first
medical practices of the North American Indians at some 40,000 years
ago.
In a manner similar
to that of TCM and Ayurveda, the approach of Native American medicine
is one that takes all aspects of one's inner self, lifestyle, emotions...
read
the entire article>>>
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Chinese
Medicinal Herb of the Month |
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Pinyin:
Fang Feng
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Radix ledebouriellae sesloidis |
| Component
of: Migraine
Relief |
| Western
Medical View: |
| Commonly
indicated for such disorders as headaches, migraines, rheumatic conditions,
arthralgia hypertonicity of the limbs, pruritis and urticaria. It has
known antipyretic, antibacterial, and antiviral effects. |
| Eastern
Medical View: |
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Considered to be
warm, acrid, exterior releasing. Pungent, sweet, mild, and warm in properties.
Enters through the Bladder, Liver, and Spleen channels.
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Radix ledebouriellae
sesloidis is officially listed in the Chinese pharmacopoeia as the dried
root of Saposhnikovia divaricata.
The drug is collected
in spring and autumn before the growth of the flowering stem, is removed
from the rootlet and soil, and dried in the sun.
This herb is an
effective diaphoretic, antirheumatic, and analgesic. The literal English
translation of Fang Feng is to "Guard against wind". This herb dispels
wind, resolves surface and removes dampness. It is listed as a high
grade drug in 'Shen nung pen tsao ching.'
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The oral delivery
of Fang Feng extract in a clinical study has shown a marked analgesic
effect, providing an impact 40 minutes following the initial dose of
between 46% and 56%.
The fresh juice
of this herb showed antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
and Staphylococcus aureus. It also inhibited Columbia SK virus and Microsporum
lanosum.
Fang Feng has also
shown an impact in studies involving the resolution of incidents of
arsenic poisoning.
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Taoist Proverb
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