Chinese Herbal MedicineThis book examines the natural flora and fauna on which herbal medicine is based and explains the philosophy that propelled its development. Describing the art and practice of herbal medicine as applied today, it also highlights the potential to combine modern Western diagnosis, and traditional Chinese treatment to form a complete and effective system for both preventative and curative medicine. The text includes a color-illustrated list of 200 major herbs detailing their use, and provides herbal recipes for some common ailments. |
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