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The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

by Joseph P. Hou

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Book News Annotation:

Two specialists in traditional Chinese medicine (both trained in China) have written an accessible and thorough guide to its theory and practical applications. Initial chapters describe the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, its relative benefits in comparison to western medicine, the preparation of herbal remedies, and the 138 most commonly used herbs. The remainder of the volume lists 101 traditional popular recipes, grouped according to type of ailment. Appendices contain a list of useful addresses, a table cross- referencing the names of herbs, a glossary, and bibliography. Drawings of the herbs are provided.
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Synopsis:

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history and fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties and use of 138 medicinal herbs and 101 herbal recipes. The book includes a bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes. This comprehensive reference will benefit healthcare practitioners with an interest in using Oriental medicine in addition to anyone who is interested in Chinese herbs or patients for which conventional medicine has offered no relief.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780789022011
Author:
Hou, Joseph P.
Publisher:
Routledge
Editor:
Russo, Ethan
Author:
Jin, Youyu
Subject:
Alternative medicine
Subject:
Herbs
Subject:
Herbal Medications
Subject:
Medicine, chinese
Subject:
Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
Publication Date:
April 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
846
Dimensions:
7.64x5.70x1.71 in. 2.67 lbs.

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