Friday, September 25, 2009

Books on Traditional Chinese Medicine Are a Great Resource

By Keira Adams

If you're willing to look, there are quite a few good books filled with information about Chinese medicine. A lot of these books will explain about the history of Chinese medicine, which has been in use for thousands of years. Other volumes largely deal with the theories that underlie the tradition of Chinese medicine.

Chinese medicine is increasingly becoming accepted in the western medical profession for its ability to cure health disorders. But in the Orient, Chinese medicine has long been utilized as a supplement to western contemporary medicine. If you're interested in knowing about the ins and outs, the good and bad, of Chinese medicine and what it can do for you, just pick up one of the many good books that are available.

Yifan Yang's "Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics" is definitely the best book to be found on Chinese herbal medicine. This book provides some of the best information available for learning more about Chinese herbal treatments, especially if you're a trained herbalist. This publication, however, is quite tough to read. In order to fully appreciate this book, readers must possess a working knowledge of traditional Chinese herbal medicines. The diagnostics and terminologies are fairly complex.

Nevertheless, you should benefit from this book even if you do not know much about Chinese herbal medicine. On every page of this great book there is a wealth of information to be found that will enlighten you and help you become more familiar with traditional Chinese medication, especially herbal medications.

The majority of folks who purchase technical books, including those on Chinese herbal medication, rarely possess the patience or time to read the entire thing. Although when you pick up "Chinese Herbal Medicines: Characteristics and Comparisons", you'll be happily surprised to locate enough material for your interests to read it all! It is one of the best books on Chinese herbal medicine available and it nourishes the minds of its readers with valuable information regarding the herbal remedies that are used in this practice.

Every chapter of this exceptional Chinese herbal medicine book is laid out using a question and answer format. This will provide you with much helpful information regarding Chinese herbal medicines. The author is a graduate of the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is very knowledgeable about both Western traditional medicines and Chinese medicines. Possessing a Master's Degree in Chinese Herbal Medicines and Formulas and with experience as a physician and instructor at Beijing University, she provides readers much to think about based on her deep knowledge regarding traditional Chinese healing. - 14130

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