Saltpetre in Early and Medieval Chinese Medicine
In: Asian MedicineAbstract
Saltpetre, xiaoshi (), was used extensively in early and medieval Chinese medicine for the treatment of a number of common ailments and as a general aid to good health. Until recently it was thought that saltpetre had no biological action except as a diuretic, but recent research suggests that this is not the case. Some of the claims made by Chinese physicians are consistent with current scientific understanding.
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Saltpetre in Early and Medieval Chinese Medicine
In: Asian MedicineAbstract
Saltpetre, xiaoshi (), was used extensively in early and medieval Chinese medicine for the treatment of a number of common ailments and as a general aid to good health. Until recently it was thought that saltpetre had no biological action except as a diuretic, but recent research suggests that this is not the case. Some of the claims made by Chinese physicians are consistent with current scientific understanding.
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| Full Text Views | 605 | 76 | 6 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 2378 | 1094 | 82 |