Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics Contributor(s): Yang, Yifan (Author) |
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ISBN: 070203133X ISBN-13: 9780702031335 Publisher: Churchill Livingstone OUR PRICE: $74.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
Dewey: 615.321 |
LCCN: 2009016531 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.5" W x 9.8" (1.80 lbs) 268 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine must learn hundreds of commonly used herbs as the first step in studying Chinese herbal medicine. Additionally, junior practitioners lack the clinical experience required to ensure that they can skilfully select the appropriate herbs to use in the formulas. This presents them with a major challenge. Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics presents a method of learning individual herbs through vivid and clear discussion of their characteristics and through a comparison with other herbs of their characteristics and strengths. This clear and logical approach makes it easy for the user to understand and memorize the functions of specific herbs. It also enables experienced practitioners to improve their therapeutic results through the use of better formulas. Key features of the new edition
Chinese Herbal Medicinse: Comparisons and Characteristics is already wellknown to students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine. This new, improved edition will continue to be of value to students and practitioners alike. It is now supported by a new companion volume by the same author entitled Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies. Together these two books provide a sound foundation for the study and practice of Chinese herbal medicine.
combinations and the meanings of Chinese words used in herbal names
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Contributor Bio(s): Yang, Yifan: - Yifan Yang studied traditional and modern medicine from 1977 to 1982 at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and, after graduation, worked there as a teacher and doctor in the Chinese Herbal Formulas Department. Besides teaching and practicing, she completed her Masters degree in Chinese Herbal Medicines and Formulas. In 1990, she moved to the Netherlands and now works there as a Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine in a TCM clinic. She has also lectures on traditional Chinese herbal medicine to doctors and physiotherapists in both the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. |