Tongan herbal medicine /
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| Author / Creator: | Whistler, W. Arthur |
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| Imprint: | Honolulu, Hawaii : Isle Botanica ; Distributed by University of Hawaii Press, c1992. |
| Description: | 122 : ill., map ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1514812 |
Table of Contents:
- Ch. I. Traditional Tongan Medicine. The Islands. The Culture. The History. The Literature on Tongan Medicine. Tongan Medicine in Ancient Times. The Causation of Illness. Medical Problems of the Ancient Tongans. Medical Practices of the Priest-healers. Medical Practices of the Lay-healers. Herbal Medicine. The Transition Period
- Ch. II. Modern Tongan Medicine. Health Care in Tonga Today. Concepts of Sickness and Health. Surface Ailments: Hangatamaki. Boils and Carbuncles. Inflammations. Skin Sores. Mouth infections. Ailments of the Digestive Tract. Physical Injuries: Fasi. Internal Ailments: Mahaki. Supernaturally Induced Ailments: Fakatevolo. Contemporary Herbal Medicine. The Selection of a Healer. The Diagnosis. The Giving of Gifts. The Preparation of Medicine. Tongan Massage. Treatment of Fakatevolo
- Ch. III. Tongan Medicinal Plants. The Species.