Jun 23 2008
Wang Xiujun DVM, MS, Liu Hanru DVM, MS 2, Guo Shining DVM, PhD 3
ABSTRACT
Si Wu Tang (SWT) is a well-known Chinese herbal formula that has been used for over 1200 years. The history of its formulation and applications in clinical practice are reviewed. An overview of the scientific literature demonstrating the positive effects of SWT [...]
Jun 23 2008
Bruce Ferguson, DVM, MS1
Tui-na is a Chinese manual therapy used for the prevention and treatment of disease. Tui-na practitioners use various manipulations applied to acupuncture points and meridians, or apply special limb-stretching movements to address various disharmonies. Tui-na is one of the Five Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The other four TCM branches [...]
Jun 23 2008
Xiaolin Deng OMD, MS, AP1 John HookPhD 2 ,
Hangshen Li MD, MS 3, Xiuyin Wen MD, MS 4
ABSTRACT
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (SQDB) the “All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction” warms and tonifies Qi and Blood and is a popular traditional Chinese herbal formula. It includes Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen), Si Wu Tang (Four Substance) [...]
Jun 23 2008
Narda G. Robinson DO, DVM, MS, DABMA, FAAMA[1]
Most would agree on the importance of the correct localization of acupuncture points to
provide effective treatment but in animals, which locations are correct? Two systems currently exist in veterinary acupuncture: the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) or classical set of points and the transpositional points (Table 1). The [...]