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Natural Remedies from the Chinese Cupboard

by by Dr. Fang Jing Pei

This concise and informative work presents natural food remedies and herbal treatments for common illnesses, derived from both traditional Chinese and Western practices. Brief introductory chapters present the fundamentals of Chinese medical philosophy, while the main text presents alphabetically over 60 common illnesses or conditions, from allergies to urinary stones, from constipation to peptic ulcers. Definitions, causes, and symptoms of each malady are presented, and are followed by natural food remedies for each, as well as herbal preparations available at Chinese pharmacies. This is a well-organized and useful sourcebook for information about sensible alternative therapies.