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.

Treated for Ulcers

2 pages in this part of Herb Lore.

Treated for Ulcers

I had stomach trouble and was treated for ulcers for several months. My stomach finally got so bad that I was unable to retain even liquid…

Treated for Ulcers (II)

After having suffered from stomach trouble for eight years, my pain became well-nigh unbearable. Although I was treated by many physicians…

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