Download or read book The Chinese Herbalist's Handbook written by Dagmar Ehling and published by New Age Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to traditional Chinese herbs and formulas discusses over 500 formulas organized for easy clinical reference after a diagnosis has been established. Each formula is detailed with Pinyin, English and commercial extract formula names, ingredients, dosages, indications and contra-indications, and special preparation methods. Over 400 individual herbs from traditional categories are organized here into clinically relevant subcategories. It will guide the practitioner in modifying formulas for individual patient's needs.