Chinese Dietary Therapy

by George C. Peck and Ji-Lin Liu

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) foods can be classified in the same way as herbs and used for medicinal purposes - diet therapy is therefore a very large part of TCM and one of its main therapeutic 'tools'. This book presents the theory of modern use and principles of diet therapy. It covers the classification, properties and actions of a wide range of single foods and seasonings, and suggested combinations of foods. It also gives practical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 044304967X
• ISBN13: 9780443049675
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.8"