The Tao of Books Chinese Herbalism

CHINESE MEDICINAL TEAS: Simple, Proven, Folk Formulas for Common Diseases and Promoting Health Ref: BE95

Xiao-Fan Zong, Gary Liscum

This book is a compendium of simple one-, two-, or three-ingredient Chinese medicinal teas. While multi-ingredient decoctions are infamous for their bitter taste, the teas in this book are mostly mild, pleasantly or neutrally flavored and are quick and simple to prepare. Most of them contain either green or black tea, white or brown sugar, and one or two Chinese medicinal herbs. These ingredients are steeped in boiling water and then drunk as a healing beverage throughout the day. These medicinal teas are a great complement to acupuncture and a simple, effective introduction to Chinese herbal medicine.

312pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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A CLINICAL GUIDE TO CHINESE HERBS AND FORMULAE Ref: A255

Chen Song Yu and Li Fei

A clinical book for practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that provides quick and easy reference to the selection of herbs for treatment and their action alone and in combination. This is a handbook from the Nanjing College of TCM who have between them accumulated over 60 years of clinical practice and teaching. They emphasise how to combine herbs and differentiate between single herbs and formulae depending on the treatment strategy adopted. It contains case histories illustrating how to adapt formulae in practice.

304pp, illus. ... Hardback

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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Ref: SU86

Ze-lin Chen & Mei-fang Chen

Herbal treatments often make up the greater part of a TCM practice, while acupuncture generally supplements such treatment. The authors have sought to fill the need for a comprehensive text which would present herbal medicine to practitioners who primarily or exclusively use acupuncture therapy. The WHO standard acupuncture nomenclature is observed, and names, ingredients and dosages for formulas cited in the text include English and Pinyin names conforming to those found in Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Formulas. References are limited to modern standard texts. 228 formulae are described according to casual differentiation of conformations, differentiation and treatment according to the 8 principles, differentiation of visceral conformations, common Western disease name conditions, and skin and gynecologic disorders. The authors' 35 years of clinical practise in China provides a valuable resource for the work. RARE, out of print.

498pp, 9.5x6.5 ... Hardback
Price: £25.00

THE ENERGETICS OF WESTERN HERBS, Vol 1 Ref: BP77

Peter Holmes

The revised and expanded edition of The Energetics of Western Herbs, Vols. 1 and 2, is a pathbreaking work that draws on Chinese and Greek herbal medicine. It integrates traditional Chinese herbal energetics with the latest findings of plant pharmacology. The vitalistic and scientific systems of herbal therapy are complementary paradigms, not irreconcilable approaches. Both systems are to be used simultaneously, thereby greatly enhancing the efficacy of natural herbal health care. This comprehensive, fully cross-indexed reference text provides easy access to the important and reliable information needed to select appropriate herbal remedies for any condition. A self-instructional manual, The Energetics presents 228 botanical remedies in full detail that are currently being used in Western herbal medicine. They are conveniently divided into 24 treatment categories for practical use. For the first time in an herbal reference, herbs are detailed according to their nature, functions and uses in both biochemical and vitalistic terms. The indications for their use are conveniently listed by Western medical condition, and traditional syndrome and symptom. The most useful preparation forms, dosages and cautions are also provided. This two-volume work is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the principles and practice of natural herbal therapies.

468pp, 11x8 ... Paperback

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FOR WOMEN ONLY: Chinese Herbal Formulas Ref: 2144A

Hong Yen Hsu, Douglas H Easer

This text presents Chinese herbal treatments for diseases specific to women. Beginning with an introduction to Chinese medicine (including Chi diseases, the seven emotions, water diseases, chill diseases, and blood diseases), the book then details herbal formulas for treating various ailments.RARE, out of print.

112pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
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HEALING WITH CHINESE HERBS Ref: 2329

Lesley Tierra

Lesley Tierra describes how you can increase vitality and strengthen your body's natural functions with remedies that have been used by the Chinese for over 4,000 years. This is an educational and practical guide to the daily use of herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It covers the foundations of TCM, the culinary use of herbs, patent herbal medicines, descriptions of individual herbs, preventative remedies and remedies for common ailments.

208pp, 8x6 ... Paperback

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AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF CHINESE MEDICINAL HERBS Ref: BP178

Dr Wee Yeow Chin & Dr Hsuan Keng

This art quality volume by two botany experts is fully illustrated with colour photos. It pictures each herb and gives detailed information on its uses. RARE, out of print.

184pp, 9x10, illus. ... Hardback
Price: £27.50

MEDICINE OF THE FIVE RINGS: Ancient Chinese Herbal Secrets for Modern Holistic Health Care Ref: B2A67

Robert Rister

During the past thirty years, Kampo, the centuries-old 'China-way' of herbal treatment, has been streamlined and modernised by the Japanese. Now, over 75% of Japanese doctors prescribe herbal medicines and nearly ninety percent of Japanese people use them. Over the past fifteen years, Japanese pharmaceutical companies has invested millions of pounds in preparation for introducing Japanese herbal products. An overview of this exciting medicine is contained here, as well as descriptions and instructions on using thirty different Japanese patent medicines.

308pp, 9x6 ... Hardback

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