Chinese Medical Ethics in Some Diseases

Myasthenia Gravis and Traditional Herbal Medicine

Myasthenia Gravis - what is it? Myasthenia Gravis is, to be concise, serious muscle weakness. In North America, this kind of disease can not so far be effectively cured.

Traditional Herbal Medicine.....can it help? The answer is Yes! Based upon its particular theory of Yin-Yang, and Wu Xing (Five Evolutive Phases), traditional herbal medicine sees this disease as the result of deficiency of both 'qi' and blood, as a blockage in the body's meridian system.

With such herbs as wild celery and others, a special ointment is prepared to apply on the meridian (sensitive) points. Patients will be treated effectively within a matter of days.

An exemplary case:

In 1991, Ms. Li Fuying, was unfortunately afflicted with myasthenia gravis. At that time, she was 38 years old, but she had difficulty in lifting her eyelids, opening her mouth, and swallowing in food. Moreover, she had problems in even breathing. The only treatment she had in Shanxi was to take hormones, which were not working well at all with her. In 1994, she was carried to the office of Doc. Li, a specialist in myasthenia gravis. After diagnosis, Doc. Li applied the ointment to some sensitive points on the patient's body. Three days later, a wondrous scene took place - Ms. Li could eat her meals with no difficulty at all. Seven days later, she could climb up and down the stairs in the building. Two months later, she was completely cured