Chinese Natural Cures: Traditional Methods for Remedies and Prevention

by Henry C. Lu

The most comprehensive, trusted, and user-friendly guide to Chinese traditional medicine is finally available in a handy paperback.

A perennial backlist bestseller in hardcover, Chinese Natural Cures remains the most complete and up-to-date book available in the Western world on the system and wisdom of Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine is made up of four distinct methods of the use of herbs, acupuncture, the use of certain foods, and massage. Its practices can be used side-by-side with traditional Western medicine and have been growing steadily in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade. Written by world renowned practitioner Dr. Henry C. Lu, Chinese Natural Cures is a complete and user-friendly guide to the principals and methods of Chinese medicine. Included here are treatments for dozens of ailments and complaints such as body pains, digestive problems, sleep disorders, infertility, and more. An encyclopedic section on herbs includes the classification of all Chinese herbs and their application, and a comprehensive section on the Chinese system of food cures offers vital information on how a wide variety of foods can prevent or cure disease. Dozens of easy-to-follow charts organize all of this invaluable information for reference at a glance.

This handsomely designed new paperback edition is smaller and handier, and is sure to bring the traditions of Chinese medicine to an even wider audience.

Genres: Reference, Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine

528 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an enlightening exploration into the rich and ancient world of CTM, serving as a comprehensive guide, offering an in-depth look at the natural remedies and practices that have been developed over thousands of years in China.

[Ann]

Chinese Natural Cures by Henry C. Lu @ 1994, ISBN: 1579120563, HB, SHS, 8/2015
also have a second book: Chinese Natural Cures by H. C. Lu, ISBN: 9781579125462, @2006, PB, eBay, 3/2007

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a big, beautiful book, an encyclopedia of the way that traditional Chinese medicine divides up health and the natural world, and then a compendium of cures, herbs, plants, and their uses. Extraordinary for those interested in traditional Chinese ways of thinking. It's not something you read, per se, but browsing it is fascinating.

[Peyton Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this book but it is not easy to follow.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skimmed and added to growing reference shelf. Henry Lu is a very good writer, fortunately.

[Foxthyme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of good info, but as another reviewer noted, it is hard to follow. It could be the way that my mind organizes doesn't mesh well with the way this book organizes.

[Giovanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, this book is very detailed and I'm happy I purchased it.