Pocket Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0967993504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. 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. 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. She was part of a team that developed the National Certification Exa
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"). 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.. It will allow you to quickly find basic information on any of 300 herbs
Gordon, A.P., P.T., Center for Radiant Health . Sims, A.P. Sims, A.P., Ayla Healthcare, Inc. "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. All of the essential information" -- Karen L. "This book is a 'must have' for any practitioner ot student of Chinese medicine. Ayla Healthcare, Inc."The Pocket Handbook o
"Concise, convenient, and comprehensive" according to Ayla. This book contains descriptions of the Concise, convenient, and comprehensive This book contains descriptions of the 300 most commonly prescribed herbs. The book is small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket, but it spends most of the time in our herbal pharmacy. It contains all the information I need, regarding pertaining category, channels, properties, functions and indications, dosage, and warnings and contraindications. It is easy for me to use to adjust formulas or to use as a starting point in creating new formulas for my patients. I was a student of Dr. Xu, and I have first-hand knowledge of her expertise and clarity in explaining the use of herbs. For a layperson, this book would be useful for finding out mo. 00 most commonly prescribed herbs. The book is small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket, but it spends most of the time in our herbal pharmacy. It contains all the information I need, regarding pertaining category, channels, properties, functions and indications, dosage, and warnings and contraindications. It is easy for me to use to adjust formulas or to use as a starting point in creating new formulas for my patients. I was a student of Dr. Xu, and I have first-hand knowledge of her expertise and clarity in explaining the use of herbs. For a layperson, this book would be useful for finding out mo. Rosanne Calabrese said Great for students!. This is an awesome quick reference book for students of TCM. I used it when studying single herbs and it is even more helpful when studying formulas. It is perfect for the student who really wants to learn about the specific role each individual herb takes in a formula.. Very concise and helpful book for studying Chinese herbs! Very concise and helpful book for studying Chinese herbs! 4.5 Stars G. Busher I was surprised to receive such a small book and became doubtfulbecause of my impression. How mistaken I was, and how silly tothink this way, but I am used to the big, heavy texts.Finally, I took it with me to Chinese herb class and was amazedbecause 'almost' everything my instructor, Dr. Lu, was teaching wasessentially backed up in the "Pocket Handbook." I showed this bookto Dr. Lu and he knows the author!A few herbs are missing from this text but otherwise the handbook is thoroughand complete with contraindications. It would be extra helpful if the Latin herb namewas also included. Very easy to carry around and not much weight. Good study . .5 Stars I was surprised to receive such a small book and became doubtfulbecause of my impression. How mistaken I was, and how silly tothink this way, but I am used to the big, heavy texts.Finally, I took it with me to Chinese herb class and was amazedbecause 'almost' everything my instructor, Dr. Lu, was teaching wasessentially backed up in the "Pocket Handbook." I showed this bookto Dr. Lu and he knows the author!A few herbs are missing from this text but otherwise the handbook is thoroughand complete with contraindications. It would be extra helpful if the Latin herb namewas also included. Very easy to carry around and not much weight. Good study