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| | Chinese Medicine Update |
 | | In Chinese medicine, the category of external medicine covers what in Western medicine would be called dermatology, orthopedics, and traumatology as well as a number of acute, often times surgical conditions, such as acute appendicitis. |
 | | During the middle stage, Chinese medicinals are commonly chosen which supplement the kidneys and strengthen the bones, quicken the blood and dispel stasis, while during the late stage, choice of medicinals is usually based on supplementing and boosting the qi and blood, soothing the sinews and quickening the network vessels. |
 | | In general, Chinese medicinals during the early stage are most often selected for their ability to quicken the blood and dispel stasis, move the qi and stop pain, possibly assisted by clearing heat and dispersing swelling. |
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