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The healing power of Chinese herbs and medicinal recipes
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The healing power of Chinese herbs and medicinal recipes

Author: Joseph P Hou; Youyu Jin
Publisher: New York : Haworth Integrative Healing Press, ©2005.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Joseph P Hou; Youyu Jin
ISBN: 078902201X 9780789022011 0789022028 9780789022028
OCLC Number: 54768477
Description: xxix, 812 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: The fundamentals of Chinese medicine -- The development of Ben cao and herbal recipes -- Practical herbalism -- Effective herbal recipes and patent medicines -- Miraculous tonic herbs : strengthening the first line of defense and fortifying the immune system -- Herbs that adjust the yin and yang : defending homeostasis and harmony of the body -- Herbs that invigorate circulation of vital energy, qi, and blood : preventing discomfort and pain, and cerebral and coronary heart diseases -- Herbal tranquilizers: nourishing the heart and calming the liver -- Herbal diaphoretics: relief of common colds, allergies, and headaches -- Herbal expectorants, antitussives, and antiasthmatics : resolution of respiratory -- Herbal pain killers : relief of lingering arthritic pain and rheumatism -- Herbs that regulate digestion and elimination : relief of common gastrointestinal ailments -- Dampness eliminating herbs : treating urinary tract disorders -- Herbal antipyretics, antimicrobials, and detoxicants : holding the last line of defense against infections -- Natural antitumor herbs : complementary therapy to aid the fight for survival -- Herbal recipes for energy and vitality -- Herbal recipes for blood nourishment and female ailments -- Herbal recipes that balance the yin and yang -- Recipes that benefit the heart and the brain -- Herbal recipes that ease the mind -- Herbal recipes to relieve colds, internal ailments, and pains.
Responsibility: Joseph P. Hou, Youyu Jin.
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