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The healing power of Chinese herbs and medicinal recipes /

A modern reference guide on the benefits of incorporating traditional Chinese medicine into modern-day therapies!The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history of traditional Chinese phytomedicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hou, Joseph P., 1929-
Otros Autores: Jin, Youyu
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Haworth Integrative Healing Press, ©2005.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • 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.