Hong Kong apothecary : a visual history of Chinese medicine packaging /

Hong Kong apothecary : a visual history of Chinese medicine packaging /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Go, Simon, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2003]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Drugs > Packaging > China > Hong Kong > History.
Medicine, Chinese > History.
Materia medica > China > Hong Kong > History.
Drug Packaging > history > China > Hong Kong > Pictorial Works.
Medicine, Chinese Traditional > history > China > Hong Kong > Pictorial Works.
Pharmacy > history > China > Hong Kong > Pictorial Works.
Table of Contents:
  • Rejuvenating design
  • The origin of Chinese medicine
  • About Chinese medicine packaging
  • Chronology of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong and landmark events
  • Gou/plasters
  • Dann/pellets
  • Yun/pills
  • Saan/powders
  • Herbal teas
  • Medicinal oils
  • Tonic wines
  • Medicine for men
  • Medicine for women
  • Medicine for children
  • Design
  • History
  • Legends.