title: Topical traditional Chinese medicine. A report from Singapore.
abstract: Topical traditional Chinese medicine is still widely used, especially by those of Chinese descent in Singapore. This practice is likely to be similar wherever there is a sizable Chinese community. In this article I discuss the types of topical traditional Chinese medicine available in Singapore--emphasizing particularly the ingredients used in the making of them--in an attempt to dispel some myths and misconceptions about traditional oils and balms.
authors.affiliation: National Skin Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D009824:Ointments; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010938:Plant Oils; D012846:Singapore; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D009824:Ointments; D010938:Plant Oils