Essential Chinese Medicine: Restoring Balance

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world's oldest medical systems, and still has a strong following today because of its efficacy and minimal side effects. 'Restoring Balance' is the second book of the six-volume 'Essential Chinese Medicine' series, which focuses on the modern use of TCM. This volume introduces 55 well-known balancing herbs and other substances commonly used in TCM. It explains the medicinal effects of these substances, how to identify, purchase and store them, and includes a wide variety of appealing and tasty recipes whereby they can be cooked as food for easy and enjoyable consumption. The tonics described in this volume are beneficial to sufferers of a wide range of health conditions which afflict young and old, male and female alike. Published in bilingual format with attractive illustrations, this book is designed to appeal to both lay people and health professionals.