A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
Author: Reid, Daniel
ISBN: 9781570620935
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Feb 2013
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world-and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. The book includes-
. A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine.
. Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas at home.
. An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chinese herbs, with descriptions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods, and dosages.
. A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulas for common ailments.
. An index of symptoms and ailments.
. Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, and other supplies.
. Suggestions for further reading.
ISBN: 9781570620935
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Feb 2013
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world-and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. The book includes-
. A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine.
. Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas at home.
. An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chinese herbs, with descriptions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods, and dosages.
. A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulas for common ailments.
. An index of symptoms and ailments.
. Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, and other supplies.
. Suggestions for further reading.
