Medicinal Herbs Cure a Hundred Illnesses

Author: Yu Zixiang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the edible and therapeutic knowledge of small insects and reptiles. These "small-sized" animals have a long history and have long been included in China's list of natural animal medicines. Using them for treatment is one of the valuable experiences accumulated by the Chinese people over thousands of years in their struggle against diseases. The book selects more than 30 such foods, introducing their origins, historical evolution, types, premium varieties, characteristics, edible methods, precautions, and other popular science knowledge. It also provides a collection of therapeutic recipes extracted from ancient and modern Chinese and foreign sources for readers' reference and trial.