A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
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A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs by Daniel P Reid
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.
Daniel Reid has studied and practiced Chinese medicine for over twenty years and is a major Western authority on traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist healing methods. The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing (Shambhala, 1994) is his book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781570620935 |
| ISBN 10 | 1570620938 |
| Title | A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs |
| Author | Daniel P Reid |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Year published | 1995-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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