1. MEET YOUR VINTAGE VIETNAMESE BOOK – A 1986 EDITION OF DO TAT LOI’S BOTANICAL REFERENCE

Explore a historical reference through this 1986 Vietnamese-language edition of Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam by Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi.

Offered as a vintage collectible, the book connects botanical literature with Vietnam’s history of documenting traditional knowledge.

At a glance

English title: Medicinal Plants and Remedies of Vietnam
Vietnamese title: Những Cây Thuốc và Vị Thuốc Việt Nam
Author: Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi
Publication year: 1986
Publisher: Publishing House for Science and Technology
Language: Vietnamese
Format: Vintage collectible book

Who it’s for

A meaningful choice for book collectors, researchers of botanical history and Vietnamese diaspora readers.

Read the condition before purchasing

The listing describes an original vintage copy, not a modern reprint. Signs of age include a worn or torn spine, slight worm damage along the edges and loosening threads.

The internal text is described as complete and readable. Please consider these condition details when deciding whether the copy suits your collection.

Caring for your book

Store in a dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Handle the binding and pages gently.

Historical reference, not medical advice

The book is sold as a collectible and historical reference. Historical remedies and dosages should not be used for self-treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice.

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2. THE STORY BEHIND YOUR BOOK – DO TAT LOI AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF VIETNAMESE BOTANICAL KNOWLEDGE

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.
• 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.

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.