Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon: A Treasury of Diet and Health (2nd Edition)

Author: Zhang Hude, Ma Leguang
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is a revised version of the first edition. Based on the insightful discussions on dietary from the classic Chinese medical text Huangdi Neijing, the authors combine theories from modern medicine, nutrition, and wellness to elaborate on the fundamental knowledge and methods of dietary. The book consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 is the general introduction, covering the basic theories of dietary, the properties and applications of foods, and the development of dietary health care. Chapters 2 to 5 detail the knowledge of food cultivation, food therapy, food supplementation, and food taboos, introducing approximately 200 types of foods and 500 recipes along with their preparation methods, health benefits, and applications in disease prevention and treatment. The content is closely related to daily life, presented in an accessible and profound manner, making it a classic and practical encyclopedia of dietary. It is suitable for reading and reference by the general public in urban and rural areas, grassroots healthcare workers, and professionals in the food industry.