The Way of Chinese Herbs

A fine and comprehensive introduction to the subject by an established and world renowned herbalist. It includes a materia medica and explains traditional Chinese medicine to the layperson in a very easy to understand format.

excellent book.

Michael Tierra in my opinion is the top authority on this subject. Planetary Herbology is all you need on Western herbs. Now he shows his mastery with Chinese herbs and medicine. Chapter One /Philosophy of Being/ Yin and Yang Qi Blood and Essence is the best and most far reaching explanation of the basis of Chinese medicine I have encountered. And I grew up with Whole Earth Catalog and Baba Ram Dass and Iyengar Yoga etc. The chapters on Diagnosis had me looking at my tongue. Questions I had long wondered about and many questions I had yet to formulate.....all answered in detail by Michael Tierra in this wonderful book.

For many years I have held an interest in TCM, especially Chinese herbology. With my desire to study and enter the profession as a Chinese herbologist I was so pleased to have found this book. DR. Tierra gives an excellent, easy to understand explanation of the wonderful healing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Yin Yang theory to the eight principles and diagnosis. Many Chinese herbs are here which includes the organ mederians affected, indications, contraindications, energy and flavor, common name as well as the dosage. Many Western herbs are also explained. So, if you have an interest in Chinese herbology, TCM, or interested in natural healing, this book is the place to start. I don't know if Dr. Tierra reads these reviews but just in case I want to say THANK YOU for this excellent work. It has really helped me as I begin my studies in Chinese herbology!

Very comprehensive

I've been a Tierra fan for decades, and have almost all his books... This one is a must HAVE.