Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs

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.