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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His Stomach His Master

Oakland, Calif.

My stomach was my master for many years. After every meal I had an annoying, grating sensation, together with an empty feeling in my stomach. Through lack of nourishment, my health was broken, and I was in the hospital for several weeks. The doctors first cleaned me out with a stomach pump. Then they treated me for ulcers, and, finally, as I did not improve they observed my digestion with an X- Ray. Concluding that they could do nothing for me, they sent me home, suggesting that I undergo an operation.

Then a fellow-employe in the S. P. Co., who had been greatly benefited by the FONG WAN CHINESE HERBS, suggested that I try them. The first cup of tea gave me genuine relief, and after a few weeks I was entirely well. I am back at the office and shall be glad to give my personal testimony to any desiring it.

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