Outline Guide to Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines in Pill Form

Outline Guide to Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines in Pill Form
Author: Margaret A. Naeser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1990
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

This book, designed for lay persons & health practitioners, presents modern & historical use of Chinese Herbal Medicines (Patent Medicines in pill form) for a variety of medical conditions & disorders. These include common cold, coughs, asthma, sports injuries, burns, skin disorders, digestive problems, chronic urinary problems, menstrual disorders, menopause, fatigue, insomnia, agitation, nervousness, etc. Many of these Patent Medicines have been in continuous use for over 1,000 years. Today, they are widely available over-the-counter in grocery stores & herb stores in Chinatowns in the U. S.; they are popular because they are inexpensive & usually have no side effects. They are not meant to replace medical advice. This book is organized so that the reader can easily take it to the herb store or Chinese grocery store, point to the appropriate picture, & readily locate the appropriate Patent Medicine box. Sample pictures of the boxes are presented, including both the English side & the Chinese side of the box. Over 175 Patent Medicines are presented. The book presumes no previous knowledge of Chinese Medicine & is designed to acquaint the reader with general uses of the Chinese herbs in pill form. Includes a complete modern medical index.

Current Catalog

Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 524
Release: 1991
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

The Chinese Herbalist's Handbook

The Chinese Herbalist's Handbook
Author: Dagmar Ehling
Publisher: Lotus Press
Total Pages: 1341
Release: 2002
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0910261261

The Chinese Herbalist's Handbook is a new tool for prescribing and modifying herbal formulas. This book makes the practice of herbs easily accessible to Chinese medical practitioners and students. For practitioners who rely upon patent hervbal formulas, but would like to custom-tailor formulas to each patient's unique needs, this book demystifies the process, with instructions and exhaustive cross-referencing and indexing.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Made Easy

Chinese Herbal Medicine Made Easy
Author: Thomas Richard Joiner
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2001
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780897932752

This comprehensive guide features alphabetical listings of more than 250 illnesses, information on their treatment in both Western and Chinese medicine, and more than 750 herbal formulas used to treat specific complaints.

Prescription for Herbal Healing, 2nd Edition

Prescription for Herbal Healing, 2nd Edition
Author: Phyllis A. Balch CNC
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2012-04-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101580054

The definitive source for choosing the optimal herbal therapy- thoroughly revised and updated. Millions of Americans are turning to herbal therapies to heal what ails them-either as an alternative or as a supplement to traditional medicine. From the most trusted name in natural healing, Phyllis A. Balch's new edition of Prescription for Herbal Healing provides the most current research and comprehensive facts in an easy-to-read A- to-Z format, including: Information on more than 200 herbs and herbal combination formulas, ranging from well-known herbs, such as ginseng and St. John's Wort, to less familiar remedies, such as khella and prickly ash Chinese and ayurvedic herbal combinations Discussion of more than 150 common disorders from acne to yeast infection, and suggested herbal treatment therapies

Curing Headaches Naturally with Chinese Medicine

Curing Headaches Naturally with Chinese Medicine
Author: Bob Flaws
Publisher: Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1998
Genre: Acupuncture
ISBN: 9780936185958

Chinese medicine has effective answers for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of headaches. This book explains the benefits of Chinese medicine and covers self-care and home remedies, including self-massage, magnet therapy, moxibustion, aromatherapy, Chinese patent medicines, and herbal teas.

Curing IBS Naturally with Chinese Medicine

Curing IBS Naturally with Chinese Medicine
Author: Jane Bean
Publisher: Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2000
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781891845116

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects one out of five Americans, with such symptoms as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, nausea, indigestion, and gas. This book is directed to those who suffer from IBS and provides a whole, holistic, and centuries-old theory about its cause and treatment. Based on this theory, this book provides free or low-cost therapies for relieving or even curing maladies through the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Emphasis on understanding acupuncture, moxibustion, and mind-body interactions in a positive light is refreshing for those who want to improve the quality of their lives naturally.