The Way of Chinese Herbs (Paperback)

by Michael Tierra (Author) "Legends describes how Emperor Shen Nung (3494 B.C), the "divine farmer" revered as the founder of agriculture, out of his compassion for the sick set..." (more)
Key Phrases: organ meridians affected, yin deficiency with heat signs, unprepared rehmannia, Eight Principles, North American, Dang Gui Four (more...)

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Product Description
Discussing preventive, holistic, and restorative properties, this remarkable book proves the merits of Chinese herbs as a truly natural path to well-being.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671898698
• ISBN-13: 978-0671898694
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #349,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction and handbook to Chinese Medicine!, February 27, 2000

By A Customer

My husband and I have many books on Chinese Medicine, but always return to this one. It is the best in providing the names for Chinese medicines by ailment -- something most helpful when searching in Chinatown for the medicine. What is especially useful is the names of the Chinese formulas in pill form. Gan mao ling has been a life saver in fighting off colds and flu, and that is only one of the herbs we have found! The Chinese clerks/herbalists have been impressed with our knowledge, asking where we have been able to get the information and names of the right medicine.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE book for learning Chinese herbology, February 8, 2007

By	M. Lubel "Inner Balance" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For many years I have held an interest in TCM, especially Chinese herbology. With my desire to study and enter the profession as a Chinese herbologist I was so pleased to have found this book. DR. Tierra gives an excellent, easy to understand explanation of the wonderful healing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Yin Yang theory to the eight principles and diagnosis. Many Chinese herbs are here which includes the organ mederians affected, indications, contraindications, energy and flavor, common name as well as the dosage. Many Western herbs are also explained. So, if you have an interest in Chinese herbology, TCM, or interested in natural healing, this book is the place to start.

I don't know if Dr. Tierra reads these reviews but just in case I want to say THANK YOU for this excellent work. It has really helped me as I begin my studies in Chinese herbology!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, November 6, 2006

By	Paul Haider - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a Herbalist myself I really do love "The Way of Chinese Herbs" along with other books I keep them as references to help me help my clinets overcome challenges. The author has very useful information and his own insites that are very important to me. It is one thing to know the herbs themselves but knowing from personal experience how to use them means a lot more to me and Michael Tierra does a great job!

Paul Haider