Pocket Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine - Softcover

Zong Lan Xu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967993520 ISBN 13: 9780967993522

Publisher: Waclion International Inc., 2005

Synopsis

This unique pocket handbook contains 300 commonly used Chinese herbs (one page for each herb), in a handy format designed to fit into the pocket of your lab coat (book size: 4.5 x 6"). It will allow you to quickly find basic information on any of 300 herbs.

Designed by a practitioner/teacher, the information includes:

*Chinese name (Both Chinese Characters and Pinyin)
*Commonly used English name
*Parts used
*Pertaining category
*Properties (flavor and nature)
*Channels entered
*Functions
*Indications
*Recommended dosage
*Cautions and contraindictions
*Comments (Including Special Preparation Instruction)
*Listings by functional categories and alphabetically by common English name, all with page numbers

All information is based on text books used for national certification examination.

This is the fastest, most concise reference for practitioners, students or anyone who is looking for information on Chinese herbs.

About this title

About the Author

Zong Lan Xu is an educator and practitioner of Chinese medicine since 1982. She has been teaching and practicing Chinese medicine in both China and the United States. She has published articles and papers, and co-authored a book on Chinese medicine in China. She was part of a team that developed the National Certification Examination for Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture in the United States. Dr. Xu is a faculty member of the Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine (formerly known as the Acupressure-Acupuncture Institute) in Miami, FLorida and has a private practice in the South Miami area.

Review

"All of the essential information has been compiled into a very handy and convenient pocket handbook for quick reference." -- Karen

"It's so convenient-it's easy to locate herbs I need for specific conditions, and gives me all the information I need." -- Margaret J. Sims, A.P. Ayla Healthcare, Inc.

"The Pocket Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine is the perfect addition to my library! It's so convenient-it's easy..." -- Margaret J. Sims, A.P., Ayla Healthcare, Inc.

"This book is a 'must have' for any practitioner ot student of Chinese medicine. All of the essential information..." -- Karen L. Gordon, A.P., P.T., Center for Radiant Health

Edition details

• Publisher: Waclion International Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0967993520
• ISBN 13: 9780967993522
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Zong Lan Xu
• Illustrator: N/A