| Description |
viii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
1. Oriental Herbal Medicine: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow -- 2. Understanding Oriental Medicine: Philosophy of Healing -- 3. Understanding Oriental Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment -- 4. Understanding Oriental Medicine: Herbs and Herbal Treatment -- 5. A Chinese Pharmacopoeia: 139 Healing Herbs -- 6. Using Chinese Herbal Formulas: Introduction to 55 Healing Herbal Formulas -- 7. An Herbal Medicine Chest: 55 Healing Herbal Formulas -- 8. Treating 25 Common Ailments with Herbal Formulas -- App. A. Glossary of Oriental Medicine Terms -- App. B. Herb Suppliers -- App. C. Information Resources -- App. D. Selected Bibliography -- App. E. Listing of Single Herbs -- App. F. Listing of Herbal Formulas |
| Summary |
The oldest and most comprehensive form of internal medicine. Chinese herbal medicine is based on the premise of treating the whole person to achieve an overall balanced physical state. Here you will find a thorough understanding of the basics of Oriental medicine and discover how to treat many illnesses with Chinese herbs. Includes: basic ideas and theories behind Chinese herbal medicine, including the concepts of chi, yin and yang, and hot and cold imbalances; detailed information on more than 170 single and combination Chinese herbs, along with their common usage; an alphabetized list of common illnesses that can be treated with Chinese herbs and herbal formulas; chinese herbal formulas for general disorders and chronic conditions; and glossary of common terms and list of reputable herb suppliers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-268) and index |
| Subject |
Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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| Author |
Burke, Nancy.
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Molony, Ming Ming Pan.
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American Association of Oriental Medicine.
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| LC no. |
98150436 |
| ISBN |
0425157059 (paperback) |
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