A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
An Easy-to-Use Guide to 108 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Dozens of Prepared Herba l Formulas
By Daniel P. Reid | Publisher: Shambhala
About the book
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.
Editions of A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781570620935
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Mind, body, spirit > Complementary therapies, healing and health > Cultural and regional medicines, health and healing techniques > Herbal medicine and remedies
Where can I read a sample of A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs?
Daniel P. Reid
Who is the Publisher of the book A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs is available as paperback(ISBN 9781570620935)
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