Complete Encyclopedia of Chinese Food Therapy

Author: Dou Guoxiang
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
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Everything in the world has its own characteristics, different properties, and diverse functions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds the belief that medicine and food come from the same source, and that medical care and medicinal properties can be integrated into food. This book compiles the essence of the theories and doctrines of medical practitioners, comprehensively organizing and summarizing the theory, methods, types, and experiences of food therapy. It includes over 4,000 varieties of food therapy and more than 400 clinically significant conditions.