Chinese System of Food Cures: Prevention & Remedies

by Henry C. Lu

A Chinese professor of medicine reveals how you can prepare ordinary foods to relieve and cure hundreds of ailments; fresh cherries for laryngitis, celery juice and honey to lower cholesterol, beef kidney to improve male potency, and much more. "A fascinating book."--Holos Institute of Health.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Food, Cookbooks

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 1986

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book was mostly a reference guide I enjoyed reading through it. Principles were clearly laid out. I gave the longer edition a lesser grade because the principles seemed to get a little more complicated. A great reference book though.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book for many years, long before many of the suggested treatments became popular today. Henry Lu made it easy to search for cures within the book. And I appreciated the appendices which provided quick, visual references. I often refer to it.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reads like a reference book. It's an interesting and complete view of how foods affect the body in Chinese medicine. Many of the foods are uncommon in modern America, but this is still an important reference guide.

[K.N. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't completely buy into Chinese food philosophies, but I picked up a copy of this book for research. The lists of information on particular foods (and the "recipes") are all quite interesting and well-displayed. However, Lu's written chapters are a bit of a mess (in my opinion). First, he is very condescending towards Western medicine and diet. I get it, he doesn't think it works, but, jeez, there's no need for so much conceit. The tone is quite childish. Secondly, Lu constantly draws examples of his theories by talking about his childhood raising chickens. If he drew upon that well once, I'd be okay, but he refers to his poultry-farming experiences far too much for me to take him seriously.

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not so good for someone who lives in the Midwest of the usa. However, it would probably be very useful to someone who lives in China or somewhere where the ingredients discussed are readily available.