Herbal Healing Secrets of the Orient
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0138493162 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 380 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Great Reference!" according to Jaclyn. Very helpful, and very easy to navigate. I'm not "in tune" to the whole Hot, Cold, for elements thing, but I still use this book as one of my primary resources.. This book is a treasure I have been a patient, friend, and colleague of Darlena's for the past twelve years and have always been inspired and encouraged by her integrity. In Herbal Healing Secrets of the Orient she brings in very complex information and simplifies it so it can be used by the public. She is the physician that Hippocrates spoke of, "Let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine." Not only has she developed herself as a master acupuncturist and her. "Traditional Chinese philosophy transformed for Western eyes" according to A Customer. L'Orange is somewhat familiar with ancient Chinese medical philosophy and does attempt to give her readers some grasp of these concepts. The issue is that the Nei Ching, the classic Chinese medical text, does not promote one consistent "prescription" for each disease. There are thousands of herbal variations based on a unique diagnosis of each patient. This book tries to simplify a complex system and culture and in the end is not pure Chinese herbal medi
It encompasses Eastern medical wisdom (why liver problems lead to both excess anger and "doormat" personalities, for example); how-to information (dendrobium, from a tree-dwelling orchid, helps relieve lower-back pain and improve vision); and recipes galore (including one to help alleviate gas caused by switching to a plant-based diet). While cautioning against following the herbal fad-of-the-month, she describes all of the natural substances known to help humans in every area of health and wellness, from alleviating colds to fighting off anorexia. "The truth is that all herbs are not for all people all of the time," writes Darlena L'Orange, an herbalist/acupuncturist/anthropologist. The depth
And unlike so many of today's modern drugs, Oriental herbs bring you only a most desirable side effect: that of increased overall health and joy of life.. Through these gentle yet powerful immunity-enhancing preparations, you'll be able to correct the physical or emotional imbalance responsible for such common ailments as colds, flus, digestive problems, heart problems, coughing, wheezing, and lowered sex drive or performance. This guide shows you exactly how to harness the healing power of the 108 Oriental herbs that are the foundation of Chinese medic