The Chinese Herbalist’s Handbook: A Practitioner’s Reference Guide to Traditional Chinese Herbs and Formulas

This guide to traditional Chinese herbs and formulas discusses over 500 formulas organized for easy clinical reference after a diagnosis has been established. Formulas are arranged according to all Zang Fu syndromes, the four stages, the six divisions, and selected internal medicine disorders. Each formula is detailed with Pinyin, English and commercial extract formula names, ingredients, dosages, indications and contra-indications, and special preparation methods. All major formulas are highlighted. Over 400 individual herbs from traditional categories are organized here into clinically relevant subcategories. It will guide the practitioner in modifying formulas for individual patient’s needs. Herbs are listed here in chart form, enabling the practitioner easily see important preparation consideration, including cooking needs, combining cautions, internal vs. external use, special forms available, toxicity, contra-indication, and unusual requirements. Herbs are cross-referenced alphabetically in four ways, by Pinyin, botanical, pharmaceutical, and common name for easy use by practitioners trained according to varied naming conventions.