Herb Lore

Chinese herbalism in 1920s Oakland: Fong Wan's own book of herbs, cases and cookery, published from his Tenth Street office at a time when practising it got him prosecuted — and acquitted.

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Arm Suddenly Paralyzed

Oakland, Calif.

One day, as I was walking across the floor carrying a bucket of water, I had a paralytic stroke, and my right arm was paralyzed in a second. I was unable to even raise my hand, and my fingers were stiff and seemed to be dead. I remained in this condition for about nine months, during which time I consulted several physicians, but none of them could do anything for me.

My husband and I determined at last to consult the FONG WAN HERBALIST, and as a result I began to drink the herb tea. During the first few weeks there were signs of improvement and I could move my fingers; now after ten weeks I am entirely recovered. I can even sweep and scrub floors. No one can guess how happy I am.

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