A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs: An Easy-to-Use Guide to 108 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Dozens of...

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Daniel P. Reid

A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs

An Easy-to-Use Guide to 108 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Dozens of Prepared Herba l Formulas...

Daniel P. Reid

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Shambhala
15 February 2013

Medicine; History of medicine; Complementary therapies, healing & health

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.

By: Daniel P. Reid
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 314g
ISBN: 9781570620935
ISBN 10: 1570620938
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 15 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs: An Easy-to-Use Guide to 108 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Dozens of Prepared Herba l Formulas

"""Daniel Reid's guide to over one hundred popular Chinese herbs and dozens of formulas will be greatly welcomed by those eager to uncover the wisdom of this extraordinary tradition of health care.""—Harriet Beinfield, L.Ac., coauthor, Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine"