Chinese Herbal Medicine

Understand the basic principles and practice of Chinese herbal medicine. Herbal remedies have been used since the earliest times to cure all kinds of ailments. In Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs are used to combat imbalance and disharmony--a form of healing that is growing in popularity in the West today. Secrets of Chinese Herbal Medicine explains the theory and principles behind Chinese herbalism and how to make remedies. A comprehensive directory includes research on each herb and groups the remedies into categories such as warming herbs, herbs to balance yin and yang, and herbs to clear heat. This book demystifies the subject while revealing the characteristics of each herb. It explains how the remedies harmonize the individual and bring healing.Ody, Penelope is the author of 'Chinese Herbal Medicine', published 2001 under ISBN 9780789477767 and ISBN 0789477769.