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Informationen zum Autor John Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He has been a practising acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for 35 years. John graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, in 1974, then underwent postgraduate clinical training in Nanjing in 1986 and trained in herbs with Ted Kaptchuk in 1987. He is author of several books on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and teaches herbs and formulae on the Chinese herbal medicine courses at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He lives in Reading, UK. Klappentext Revised edition of the definitive guide to the essentials of this popular method of treatment for a range of different health conditions, from eczema to fertility problems. A perfect starting point for anyone wanting to learn about Chinese herbal medicine. Zusammenfassung This book presents an authoritative introduction to Chinese herbal medicine. Covering everything from important Chinese herbs and their properties to which ailments they can treat most successfully to what to expect from a consultation! the book provides readers with all the key information about the theory and practice of this medical system. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. 1. How Did Chinese Herbal Medicine Develop? 2. What is it Like to Visit a Herbalist and Take Herbs? 3.Chinese Medical Theory. 4. Patients' Stories. 5. The Herbs and the Formulas. 6. How Can I Help Myself? 7. So How Do I Find a Herbal Practitioner? For Further Reading. Appendix: Professional Registers. Index.
