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Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam (Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam) – Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi, 1986 | Rare Vietnamese Book
Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam (Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam) – Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi, 1986 | Rare Vietnamese Book
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Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam
100% Original Vintage Copy: Sourced directly and carefully preserved from a private archive in Hanoi, Vietnam.
A rare 1986 Vietnamese-language edition of "Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam" (Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam) by master pharmacist Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi. 
Spanning over two decades of rigorous field research, this monumental work documents over 750 traditional remedies, serving as an invaluable historical bridge for researchers, botanists, and the Vietnamese diaspora worldwide.
A Masterpiece by Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi
(Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam) is the world-renowned reference on traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine. First published in 1962 and revised through successive editions, the 1986 vintage printing offered here represents a treasured piece of Southeast Asian pharmaceutical history.
Book Details
- Title: Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam
- Vietnamese Title: Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam
- Author: Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi (1919–2008)
- Publication Year: 1986
- Publisher: Publishing House for Science and Technology
- Language: Vietnamese
- Format: Vintage / Rare Collectible Book
More Than 750 Medicinal Remedies
This comprehensive volume details over 750 traditional entries, comprising:
- 164 medicinal plants
- 77 animal-based remedies
- 20 mineral-based remedies
Each entry includes scientific and local nomenclature, natural distribution, harvesting/processing methods, chemical compositions, therapeutic uses, and precise dosages—making it an irreplaceable reference for pharmacognosy and botanical history.
The Legacy: Bridging Traditional Wisdom & Modern Science
Awarded the prestigious Ho Chi Minh Prize for Science and Technology in 1996 and honored at the Moscow International Book Fair in 1983, Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi dedicated his life to transforming oral folk knowledge into systematic scientific literature.
- For International Researchers & Botanists: An authentic window into indigenous Southeast Asian pharmacology and wartime medical resourcefulness.
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For the Vietnamese Diaspora: More than just a book, this weathered volume serves as a profound generational bridge to home—preserving the timeless wisdom of traditional remedies passed down through decades.
Condition & Collector's Note (Please Read)
This is a genuine, vintage 1986 collectible artifact from a private archive, not a modern reprint.
- Physical Wear: Due to its 40-year history, the book shows expected signs of aging, including a worn/torn spine, slight worm damage along the edges, and loosening threads.
- Integrity: Despite its weathered exterior, the internal text block remains clean, complete, and fully readable.
We kindly ask buyers to appreciate its historic patina and imperfections, knowing it carries the true soul of a 40-year-old surviving archive.
Important Medical Disclaimer: This listing is sold strictly as a historical reference, bibliographic item, and collectible artifact. The traditional remedies described within historical literature should not be interpreted as modern medical advice.
