Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Principles and Practice for Easy Reference

Warner J-W. Fan

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 February 2013

Pharmacology; Complementary therapies, healing & health

This manual of diagnosis and therapy is brilliantly organized for study and reference. It might even be called the ""Merck Manual"" of Chinese herbal medicine, for it makes the principles and practices of this traditional healing art highly accessible with its concise and lucid compendia. The book covers-

. Important basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, such as yin and yang, the five elements,

qi,

jing, and

shen

. Causes of disease

. Classification of symptoms

. Methods of diagnosis

. Approaches to treatment with herbal medicine

. Preventive measures

. Symptoms of common illnesses

. Therapeutic classifications of many common herbs and prescriptions

. 342 formulas for common compound drugs

. Case studies from the Chinese medical literature illustrating the application of the principles discussed in the book

By: Warner J-W. Fan
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 473g
ISBN: 9781570629372
ISBN 10: 1570629374
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 15 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Warner J-W. Fan, M.D., is a retired pediatrician who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.