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The wonders of Chinese tonics

September 7, 2006 - 12:00am

According to Steadman’s Medical Dictionary, a tonic is "a remedy used to restore enfeebled function and promote vigor." Webster defines it as "an agent that increases body tone; one that invigorates,...

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