Andent China

The origins of chemical nomenclature can be traced back to andent China and Egypt [11-14]. Since then, chemical nomendatuie has developed in a cyclical fashion, with existing practices being adequate for a time, then becoming progr dvdy more Inadequate until a ends... 

Beriberi was known to be related to diet in andent China but was not recognized in early modem medidne. 

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