Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and contemporary texts of ancient China form the bedrock of modern Chinese medicine practice, yet these classic texts contain many concepts that are either hard to understand or confusing. Based on over thirty years' medical practice, and study of the texts, this book explains the concepts involved so that the clinical applications of the ancient texts can be better understood and put into practice. The

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Best-selling author and renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shows you how to use 56 common herbs to address a wide range of everyday ailments, from burns, wounds, and itchy skin to headaches, congestion, indigestion, strains, bruises, sore throats, coughs, fevers, colic, cramps, and insomnia. She also shows you how to stock a simple first-aid kit with safe, effective herbal remedies.

Over 100 entries provide information on herbs, spices, and condiments that can have nutritional value, medical benefits, adverse effects, and nontraditional uses.

You will embark on a global journey to explore the historic relationship between people and herbs and how this has evolved over time. From the earliest days of humans sampling wild plants to the thousands of herbal products available today, people have always been captivated by the benefits and possibilities of herbs. Drawing upon years of study and discovery, this comprehensive guide compiles both the ancient wisdom and modern science of herbs...