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 de*ions, 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.