Abstract:Objective : This study was done to clarify ambiguous non-standard weight and measuring units in medical classics.
Methods :Using medical classics and research dissertations, we studied the basic definitions of weight and measuring units and the types of non-standard weight and measuring units. We compared non-standard weight and measuring units in the reference literatures, to determine the dose of herbs in the prescriptions.Results : There are three types of units in non-standard weight and measuring units. T… Show more
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