Chinese traditional medicine coming in from the cold
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TRADITIONAL Chinese patent medicine goes back more than 3,000 years ago, drawing on natural ingredients and formulated on ancient recipes. It covers an array of body malfunctions.
Some of these remedies have been gaining popularity overseas, where they are classified as health supplements.
Yunnan Baiyao aerosol spray
Yunnan Baiyao, or literally “white medicine from Yunnan,” is a patent drug that is said to stanch bleeding, relieve blood stagnation and inflammation, and accelerate healing. It can be taken either orally or used externally.
The formula was created by Qu Huanzhang in Yunnan Province in 1902. His descendents donated the formula, a guarded secret, to the Chinese government in 1955. The exact recipe has never been disclosed.
Huoxiang Zhengqi pills or liquid
The pills or liquid are prepared according to a TCM formula said to help induce sweating to reduce the effects of summer heat and humidity.
It also helps regulate the functions of the spleen and digestive tract.
The formula incorporates more than 10 ingredients, including huoxiang (giant hyssop), tuckahoe, orange peel, angelica root and licorice. It is for oral use only.
Pregnant women and children should consult a TCM doctor before using.
Mayinglong Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment Cream
The ointment cream, as its name suggests, is a remedy for piles. It helps relieve inflammation, improve blood circulation and remove necrotic tissue.
It can also be used as a surface remedy to reduce the pain of bowel movements.
Its main ingredients include musk, bezoar, pearl, calamine, borax and borneol.
Feng You Jing (wind oil essence)
It is an herbal liquid that helps cool the body and relieve dizziness, pain and itchiness. It is most commonly applied to insect bites.
The main ingredients include menthol, eucalyptus oil, ground clove, camphor and sesame oil.
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