This is Effi Kfirs first book, in which 270 single Chinese Herbs are discussed in detail by their character and medical action. Some of these herbs are spices and became part of our daily life such as: Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint, Clove, Soya, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Sesame and many others. Some of the Herbs grow only in China. Some are special and exotic substances that are used as medications like Myrrh, Frankincense, Amber, Magnet, Rhinoceross Horn, Dee… More >>
“Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine – Materia Medica”
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#1 by Gil on March 21, 2010 - 12:25 pm
I’m a practitioner of Chinese Medicine in Israel. It is now already a few years since I’d started using “Materia Medica” & “Formulas” first as a student and later as a very important daily tool in my work as a practitioner. The first book includes the charecteristics of each single Chinese Herb. That helps in preparing the Formulas and adjusting them by including or excluding some herbs. The “Formulas” is a very user-friendly book. The herbs in each Formula have an alfa-numeric code which can take one to the “Materia Medica” and to each single herb by details. I found the index with the Westren diseases and reference to the Formulas treating each one of them to be a great tool at my work. In short, great work been done on these 2 books and I highly recomend them to anyone who wants to be in touch with Chinese essence and ancient wisdom.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by tedery on March 21, 2010 - 12:42 pm
This book gave me a clear and friendly introduction to Chinese Medicine and especially to its use of Herbs. I found it helpful, user-friendly, and easy to work with. I learned a lot from this book. It would be a great tool for students of Chinese Medicine in Israel (or anyone who can read Hebrew), but also can be used by non-professionals, like myself. I highly recommend it. EXELENT BOOK !
Rating: 5 / 5