The beginner’s guide to healing and harmonizing with Chinese herbal medicine Chinese herbal medicine is a system of assessing and diagnosing the underlying causes of illnesses that has been refined over thousands of years. Taking a holistic approach, Chinese herbal medicine focuses on the whole person and emphasizes preventing illnesses by maintaining a physical, mental, and spiritual balance. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners makes this vast landscape digestible for beginners and seasoned herbalists alike so you can confidently, and quickly, make soothing remedies of your own. Discover the principles of Chinese herbal medicine with a helpful primer on the systems that make up our bodies and what illness factors can cause imbalances. Set up your home apothecary with herbal decoctions, infusions, oils, and more using easy steps. Explore profiles on popular herbs, including their most common uses, before taking healing into your own hands with 100+ beginner-friendly recipes for Chinese herbal formulas. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners includes: Bundle of energy—Get to the root of Chinese herbal medicine with an overview of our energetic systems: Yin and Yang; Essence, Spirit, Qi, Blood, and Moisture; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Herbal glossary—Amazing in-depth profiles cover 35 affordable, accessible herbs—each including the herb’s healing properties, temperature, and treatment category. Holistic harmony—Fortify your health with 100+ formulas and remedies for a diverse range of disharmonies, like blood deficiencies, back pain, anxiety, diabetes, colds and flus, insomnia, and more! Brew your way to better health and balance with Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners.

This manual of diagnosis and therapy covers the important basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, such as yin and yang, and presents 342 formulas for common compound drugs

"For centuries, the Chinese have tapped the five elemental forces of nature - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water - to strengthen their bodies and minds. Not superstition, but rather a discipline rooted in observation and experiment, the Chinese approach to health is finding increased acceptance in the Western world. Acupuncture, homeopathy, and holistic medicine are now widely practiced alternatives or adjuncts to the technological approaches of the West." "Now Chinese Medicine for Beginners makes this time-tested tradition accessible to you. Whether you are simply seeking the proper yin-yang balance in your own life or are a practitioner seeking alternative treatments for those in your care, this book can show you the way."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Discover a self-care approach for treating specific ailments and enhancing wellness. This book shares the foundational concepts of Chinese medicine and shows you how to integrate acupressure, herbalism, Qigong, diet, and lifestyle so that you can achieve optimal health outcomes. The ancient wisdom and practical techniques in this guide will help prevent the onset of disease, improve your day-to-day wellness, and promote longevity. Chinese medical physician Steven Cardoza provides integrated healing prescriptions for dozens of common conditions, including: Pain Insomnia Arthritis Common Cold Headache Poor Memory Angina Impotence Motion Sickness Asthma Flu Menstrual Disorders Abscesses Hemorrhoids Dry Skin Hepatitis Allergies Fatigue Bronchitis Morning Sickness Hernia Poor Appetite Prostatitis Eczema High Blood Pressure Nausea Hives Praise: "The conceptual basis of Chinese medicine isn't simple, but it has availed countless people over the course of centuries. If you want to employ TCM as a potent tool in your own health arsenal, Chinese Holistic Medicine in Your Daily Life can help."—Energy Times

Looking for a natural and holistic approach to healing and wellness? Inside this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine and how to incorporate it into your daily life. From the principles of yin and yang to the five elements of Wu Xing, you'll discover the key concepts and techniques of TCM. But that's just the beginning! You'll also explore the many benefits of Chinese herbal remedies, including: Boosting your immune system Improving digestion Alleviating pain and inflammation Reducing stress and anxiety Enhancing fertility With easy-to-follow recipes for teas, soups, stir-fry dishes, and more, you'll be able to create your own custom herbal remedies at home. Plus, you'll learn the precautions and safety considerations for using herbal remedies and how to work with a licensed TCM practitioner for personalized treatment. So what are you waiting for? Start your journey to optimal health and wellness with Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners today!

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Chinese herbal medicine is part of the centuries-old tradition of applying traditional healing techniques in Asian countries. It uses the natural bioactive components of herbs to alleviate symptoms and improve health. Like other branches of Chinese medicine, herbalism also uses a fundamental concept called a vital force of life or Qi. From this book, you'll learn how the imbalance of Qi affects the human body and causes disease and illness. Since this imbalance is considered disharmony of the Qi, the key to eliminating a disease or illness is to restore Qi's natural balance. Ancient Chinese believed we are connected with nature and, therefore, subject to its forces. Elements of nature, like fire, earth, water, metal, and wood, affect our internal equilibrium, and we must keep them in balance with our Qi. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on treating illnesses by treating the entire body - but the treatment is based on the specific cause of the condition. This principle allows herbalists to use specific treatments for specific conditions, unlike Western Medicine, which generalizes treatment for similar illnesses.