Trditional Medicine Street Phố Lãn Ông Hanoi

The name Lan Ong, one of the greatest personalities in Vietnamese traditional medicine, provides some background on the values and activities of the street. Hai Thuong Lan Ong (Mr. Lazybones) is the pseudonym of Le Huu Trac (1720-1791). He is one ofthe first champions of an integrative traditional medicine combining Northern and Southern herbal knowledge. The book explains the meaning of his pseudonym and how he came to be Mr. Lazybones. Also detailed are many kinds of herbal medicines; how the doctor takes a patient's pulse; how a diagnosis is made; what to consider when receiving consultation from doctors; the practical hints on usage of some herbal medicine; and more.

Author: Nhà xuất bản Thế Giới

Publisher: Thế Giới 

Released Date: 2007