Dosage differences between Chinese and Americans

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Some people are saying that the Chinese require less of a western

pharmaceutical, and some are saying Americans can't tolerate large

amounts of Chinese herbs.

 

In regards to the first statement, I would think it is because dosage

is usually based on weight. Chinese, on the average, would weigh much

less than an American.

 

As far as signs of nauseau, vomiting, and diarrhea go,in response to

chinese herbs, couldn't that be because Americans, in general, eat a

diet that predisposes to Spleen damp. Are those signs of herb

intolerance still seen in patients that have followed a diet choosen

to eliminate damp producing agents.

 

Personally, when I have a patient above 140lb and they are taking

herbal powders, (we use Lotus at my school) I often prescribe 3 grams

3 times a day, rather than 2 grams 3 times a day. Does this make sense

to those of you who have more