Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Herbal Medicine: Healing Recipes and Modern Insights

The Healing Potential of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

Authors: Joseph P. Hou Youyu Jin

Date Published: First Edition - April 2005; Second Revised Edition - July 2018

Publisher: Routledge, an Informa Company

ISBN-10: 9780203050040

Abstract:

This book, The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes by Joseph P. Hou and Youyu Jin, explores the profound benefits of traditional Chinese medicine in health promotion and disease treatment through a comprehensive guide to Chinese herbs and recipes. The authors present a meticulous synthesis of classical theories and practical applications in modern healthcare practice.

The text begins with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Chinese medicine, emphasizing the importance of balance among yin, yang, and qi energy. It then provides an exhaustive catalog of over 360 herbal medicines, detling each one's properties, usage guidelines, potential side effects, and precautions for safe administration.

A distinctive feature of this book is its focus on medicinal recipes that combine various herbs to address specific health issues, from common lments to chronic conditions. Detled instructions accompany each recipe, guiding readers through the preparation process, dosage, and application methods.

The authors delve into case studies and clinical applications throughout, illustrating how these herbal remedies are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of symptoms and diseases. They also highlight contemporary research findings that support the efficacy and safety of these ancient practices, bridging the gap between tradition and modern science.

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare practitioners, students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the holistic approach to healing through traditional Chinese medicine. It is meticulously organized and written with clarity, making complex concepts accessible to both beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

Features:

1. Comprehensive Guide: Over 360 herbal medicines are catalogued, providing a detled resource on Chinese pharmacopeia.

2. Practical Applications: Offers over one hundred recipes for specific health issues, supported by historical uses and contemporary research findings.

3. Clinical Insights: Contns case studies demonstrating the application of traditional Chinese medicine in modern healthcare settings.

4. Accessible Presentation: Written with clarity and practicality, suitable for a wide audience including healthcare professionals, students, researchers, and general readers.

Citation Format:

Hou, J.P., Jin, Y. 2005. The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes. New York: Routledge.

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