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Paralysis, Neuritis, Convulsions And Apoplexy

These ailments originate from similar causes and belong to the same family of diseases. Rheumatism is the more common of the five. The Chinese characters for Rheumatism are "Fung Sep," which mean "Wind and Dampness." The Chinese attribute this disease to four causes: 1. To the air circulation in the body. The "Fung" (wind) circulates in the body just as the air circulates in space. If the air circulation is impeded, it becomes wind of certain velocity. The wind causes pain to move from one part of the body to another. 2. To dampness. The dampness in the body resembles the dampness or moisture in the air. If the dampness is heavy, it causes dull, heavy pain in the human body. 3. To inflammation. Inflammation in the body is like the heat waves that cause lightning, storms, etc., on the earth. Inflammation swells the tissues and causes pain. 4. To cold. The cold or chilliness in the body resembles the cold or chill ("Hon" in Chinese) of the earth. It causes excruciatingly sharp, shooting pains, especially in the hips and legs. In the case of a rheumatic sufferer, more than one, and sometimes all four of these causes are operative to a greater or less degree. Ninety per cent of the sufferers from rheumatism have kidney and bladder troubles, which weaken the nerves and the blood circulation. Wind, dampness, inflammation and cold are liable to affect the body both from internal and external sources. Unless one's blood circulation is irreparably deteriorated, the Fong Wan Herbs will eradicate the causes of Rheumatism.

Although Rheumatism may come on either suddenly or gradually, paralysis generally comes on suddenly. Paralysis may affect but -(81)one side of the human body or one or more of the limbs. Paralysis is unaccompanied by pain, and the affected part becomes somewhat like a piece of rubber hose, entirely devoid of feeling. Attacks of paralysis are generally due to the improper functioning of the stomach and lungs, together with an affection of the nerves. Paralysis is often combined with Rheumatism.

Neuritis is both painful and very common, but it is not dangerous. A Convulsion is a spell of nervous attack. While it causes severe pain, it seldom causes death. The Fong Wan Herb Co. has relieved numerous cases of Neuritis and of Convulsions, but as this is a matter of almost daily occurrence and there is nothing exceptional about it, the testimonials are not printed in this book.

Apoplexy is more dangerous than Rheumatism, Neuritis, Paralysis, or Convulsion. A sudden and severe attack of Apoplexy causes instant death. If the stricken one has lockjaw and his fist is closed tight, there is hope for his recovery. If his mouth is wide open, it shows that his heart is failing. If his eyes are closed, his liver is failing. If his hands are open, his spleen is failing. If he voids urine, his kidney strength is gone. Sometimes the face of the sufferer is blood red and the sweat pours out. Any of these terrible symptoms show that there is no hope. Many apoplectics who have survived slight attacks have been left with a wryness of the mouth, or have lost their voices or the use of one or more of their limbs.