Chinese Herbology Made Easy [Paperback]

Maoshing Ni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1986

'Chinese Herbology Made Easy' is used as a textbook at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for its beginning herbology coursework. It not only classifies each herb by its action and effect, it also includes an overview of Oriental medicine theory, an index of herbs categorized by pharmaceutical name and pinyin, and contains a complete bibliography. In addition to over 300 black & white photographs of Chinese herbs, there is an in-depth introduction to each herbal category. 'Chinese Herbology Made Easy' is a perfect overview for beginners in the fascinating study of Chinese herbology.

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About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni was born into a traditional Chinese family as the 38th generation of Chinese healers. He began his training early in life; he studied Chinese medicine, martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan, Taoism and other related arts with his father and other teachers. He attended school in China and the United States, where he received advanced degrees and his license as an acupuncturist. He is in private practice in Los Angeles and lectures extensively throughout the US on various subjects of Chinese medicine, longevity, and related subjects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Sevenstar Communications (October 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937064122
• ISBN-13: 978-0937064122
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #824,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni is a thirty-eighth-generation doctor of Chinese medicine. He runs a practice in Santa Monica called Tao of Wellness, where he has treated Sheryl Crow, Jim Carrey, and many other celebrities. He is the author of Secrets of Longevity and is currently featured as an expert on Yahoo! Health, where he writes a blog about longevity.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Made Easy For Whom?, February 22, 2007

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This book has a few problems and I still recommend that you buy it. The first problem is that it uses the words "made easy". That would be true if you already have knowledge of Chinese herbs and treatments. Next is it talks about the 300+ photographs. Ok, these photographs do indeed exist, but they are all black and white, of poor quality, and are thumbnail photos. Next we have the fact that this book has a beautiful cover. That is that last beautiful thing you will see. Inside the book is nothing more than typewriter mimeograph machine style notes like a professor would use as a syllabus in a college course... a college course in 1950! I expected so much more. Now on the the factual content. It is good. The price for the book is too high, even on sale, because of the lack of quality. But does it cover the information needed to pass the California Board? Some say so. If you are only going to buy one book on Chinese Herbs DO NOT buy this one. If you are going to buy 3-4 other better books, then buy this one, too. Shame on the publisher for doing such a diservice to Dr. Maoshing Ni.