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Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Volume I Diagnosis and Treatment
This first volume focuses on the theory, principles, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities that are an essential part of the practicum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is intended to not only provide the background and theoretical framework for the reader to understand the viewpoint from which TCM starts in its understanding of human health, but also gives the reader systematic insight and practical information to permit meaningful application of these principles.
418 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1998
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Michael Tierra
32 books40 followersA pioneer in the study of traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine in the West, Michael is credited with bringing the hugely popular herb echinacea back into common usage in the United States. His expertise comes from over 30 years of practice and study in North America, China, and India.
Dr. Tierra is the founder of the American Herbalists Guild, author of numerous books on health and herbal healing including The Way of Herbs, The Natural Remedy Bible and The Way of Chinese Herbs, (Pocket Books), Planetary Herbology, Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. 1 & 2 Biomagnetic and Herbal Therapy Lotus Press) and The East West Course of Herbology.
Dr. Tierra lives in Ben Lomond and practices nearby at the East West clinic in Santa Cruz at the northern end of Monterey Bay in Central California.
Dr. Tierra is the founder of the American Herbalists Guild, author of numerous books on health and herbal healing including The Way of Herbs, The Natural Remedy Bible and The Way of Chinese Herbs, (Pocket Books), Planetary Herbology, Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. 1 & 2 Biomagnetic and Herbal Therapy Lotus Press) and The East West Course of Herbology.
Dr. Tierra lives in Ben Lomond and practices nearby at the East West clinic in Santa Cruz at the northern end of Monterey Bay in Central California.
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December 30, 2007
I'm reading this as an introduction to Chinese Medicine and its fascinating if difficult to absorb. Our Western education has trained us well to have serious trouble understanding the concepts of Chinese Medicine. It is not something that can be confirmed by dissecting a body or amplifying a DNA segment. The system was created empirically and continues to be refined a couple thousand years after its birth.
The Tierra's (a couple that practice acupuncture and herbalism in California) cover 5 element theory, causes of disease, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. The Chinese herbs that are listed are entirely unfamiliar to me, but there is a comprehensive list of familiar foods and their roles in creating balance and curing disease.
One of the great benefits of Chinese Medicine is its search for deficiency or excess that predict disease. According to this system of medicine we can all be aware of our inclinations towards disease and prevent it through lifestyle and diet. The allopathic medical community comes up short in it's power to prevent disease, despite scoffing at the Chinese model.
Practitioners find this book valuable as a reference, it's good as an introduction into Chinese Medicine, and I'd imagine people dealing with chronic conditions could get much use from it.
The Tierra's (a couple that practice acupuncture and herbalism in California) cover 5 element theory, causes of disease, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. The Chinese herbs that are listed are entirely unfamiliar to me, but there is a comprehensive list of familiar foods and their roles in creating balance and curing disease.
One of the great benefits of Chinese Medicine is its search for deficiency or excess that predict disease. According to this system of medicine we can all be aware of our inclinations towards disease and prevent it through lifestyle and diet. The allopathic medical community comes up short in it's power to prevent disease, despite scoffing at the Chinese model.
Practitioners find this book valuable as a reference, it's good as an introduction into Chinese Medicine, and I'd imagine people dealing with chronic conditions could get much use from it.
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February 10, 2017Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 by M. Tierra ISBN: 0914955314 & 0914955322 @ 1998 both PB, eBay 5/2012
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