The Healing Cuisine of China: 300 Recipes for Vibrant Health and Longevity (Paperback)

by Zhuo Zhao (Author), George Ellis (Author)
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The Healing Cuisine of China is a terrific book to have on hand: the recipes are well-researched and simple to make... -- Qi, Summer 1999

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"Zhuo Zhao and George Ellis have taken great pains not only to provide us with an exhaustive (three hundred recipes) compendium of medicinal foods and preparations but have also included chapters on Chinese medical theory, Yin/Yang theory, Five Element theory and an explanation of the Chinese view of illness and its causes. The Healing Cuisine of China is a terrific book to have on hand: the recipes are well-researched and simple to make and they remind us of the tremendous power we have to maintain our own well-being."
(Qi, Summer 1999 )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089281778X
• ISBN-13: 978-0892817788
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Informative As It Is Useful, June 23, 1999

By A Customer

The Healing Cuisine of China by Zhuo Zhao and George Ellis is an excellent book! It is not a typical health food book. The book not only teaches you how to prepare healthy food; it teaches you how to prepare healthy food that tastes good! Also, there are many tidbits about Chinese culture and medicine in this book. So, you learn as you cook! Truly, this book has something for everyone, whether you are a fitness fanatic or simply one who likes good food.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting buy not organized very well., February 20, 2002

By	Me Stoner Jeanne "stanely42" (Paris, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This makes an interesting reference book on medicinal recipes. I just don't like the way it is organized. You have to thumb through the whole book to get a feel for what ailments it addresses and I found the list somewhat wanting. Other than that, it makes an interesting compendium of Chinese remedies although I think I'll pass on the fried and ground earthworms!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!, January 8, 2008

By	K. Lane - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great. It's different than I expected (I was looking for general recipes to balance your consitution) and this has a lot of remedies for specific ailments. There are some very interesting (and simple) recipes for treatments, and I really am curious about the earthworm. :D I especially like the recipes for helpful/healthful teas and wines. I love the way the book is layed out, and it is very easy to read and understand.

Chapters:
1. Origins & theory
2. Causes of Illness (talks about the pathogens)
3. Eating for health (has a great survey to find out more about your constitution)
4. Foods and their healing properties
5. Home Remedies
6. Longevity banquets (this is the section that has the more general recipes)
7. exercise for health (qigong)

I recommend this book to anyone looking for recipes and remedies, and the healing properties of foods.

also highly recommended:
Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford is a great book, very in depth, on nutrition (blending asian and western), with lots of chinese theory, and the healing properties of food
The Tao of Healhty Eating by Bob Flaws is a small book on TCM and nutrition. It is really easy to understand and a great introduction.